Women and Self-harm (The Women's Press handbook series) - Softcover

Smith, Gerrilyn; Cox, Dee; Saradjian, Jacqui

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0704344408 ISBN 13: 9780704344402

Publisher: The Women's Press Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

Hundreds of thousands of women self-harm, but there has been no book to date which comprehensively explores this self-destructive behaviour. Now this powerful book looks at the reasons why women self harm and describes the experiences of those who do so. It examines the social, emotional and psychological resons for self-harming; and the physical, social and emotional consequences. It provides a comprehensive range of resources for help and advice and suggests strategies for recovery and healing. Including the voices of a wide range of self-harming women, it gives a vivid picture of the self-harming experience and will be essential reading for all those women who currently self-harm; their relatives and friends; professionals in fields where self-harming exists; and all those interested in this wide-ranging phenomenon.

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Review

"Giving voice to a silent anguish, this book should be read by all those incarcerated in the loneliness of self-harm. This book will appeal to those who self-harm, their friends and families, and their care providers. To each it speaks a unique message, but to each it also speaks of hope, providing a thorough understanding of what seems like a senseless behavior. The authors provide a framework for change, and practical recommendations to address this most difficult and confusing experience. For some, it will initiate the building blocks of empathy. For many, it will help them feel supported and not alone. But I hope for most it will serve as a guide, paving the return path for integration into our communities of those who feel the most isolated."-Joseph A. Shrand, M.D., Director, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic and Attending Psychiatrist, Acute Adolescent Residential Treatment Center

About the Author

Gerrilyn Smith has a degree in Psychology and English Literature and an M Phil in Clinical Psychology. She has worked in the field of child protection for many years and is currently a freelance trainer, consultant and clin**. Many of the women she works with self-harm. She has written several bestselling handbooks and professional books for women, including The Protector's Handbook: Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse and HHelping Children Recover and Dealing With Depression. Dee Cox has an Honours Degree in Psychology from the Open University. She self-harmed for many years and was the driving force behind this book. Jacqui Saradjian is a clinical psychologist who regulary works with women who self-harm.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Women's Press Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0704344408
• ISBN 13: 9780704344402
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 159