Language of Injury: Comprehending Self-mutilation - Brossura

Babiker, Gloria

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1854332341 ISBN 13: 9781854332349

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons, 1997

Riassunto

This book explores cultural and historical aspects, as well as the causes and functions that self-injury serve. Therapy with people who self-mutilate is discussed in detail. A framework is provided for professionals facing this behaviour at work.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Gloria Babiker is Head of Adult Mental Health Psychology at the United Bristol Healthcare Trust, UK. Lois Arnold is founder of The Basement Project, Bristol, UK.

Dalla quarta di copertina

This book is intended to be a sourcebook for all those who work with people who self-injure, whether in the health and social services, forensic services or the voluntary sector. The approach recognises self-injury as a behaviour reflecting complex psychosocial difficulties in distressed individuals.

The topic of self-mutilation is defined and located within the range of other self-destructive behaviours such as parasuicide. A detailed examination of the origins and functional nature of self-injury forms the basis for the authors' recommendations towards providing services in this area.

The issues facing those who work with people who self-injure are examined in detail. The authors have drawn on their experience to formulate a theoretical foundation with practical guidelines for work in various settings, including psychotherapy. The importance of supervision and support for practitioners working in this area is stressed.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1854332341
• ISBN 13: 9781854332349
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile