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Book SynopsisNonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), the purposeful damaging of one''s own body tissue without suicidal intent, is a common and serious mental health concern. Engagement in self-injury is associated with numerous mental health difficulties such as major depression. Of particular concern is recent evidence indicating that self-injury is a significant risk factor for suicide. Taken together, understanding self-injury and appropriately responding to people who self-injure is critical.Developing a compassionate understanding of self-injury requires not only knowledge of current research but also essential insights from individuals with lived experience. Understanding Self-injury: A Person-Centered Approach offers a significant departure from traditional texts in the field by adopting a person-centered, strengths-based approach to understanding and addressing self-injury. In addition to giving a general introduction to self-injury, this book offers practical tips for families and caregivers, sch
Trade ReviewThis text offers a refreshing perspective on timely topics for understanding and responding to self injury from a positive framework that seamlessly integrates wisdom from the scientific literature and lived experience. Drs. Lewis and Hasking are pushing the field forward with the contents of this book that are likely to inspire all who wish to make a difference in the lives of those affected by self injury. I'm excited to see this contribution to the field of nonsuicidal self injury as it represents a voice that has been missing until now. * Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire *
Lewis and Hasking have written a book that is accessible, engaging, and chock full of useful advice. Merging clear, comprehensive application of science with deep understanding of lived experience perspectives, the book lays out clear road maps for compassionately understanding and responding to self injury in families, schools, and the larger community. It adds to this novel examination of how lived self injury experience influences current thinking about language, recovery, and treatment important contributions to researchers and providers. A must read for anyone who works with individuals with lived self injury experience. * Janis L. Whitlock, Director of the Cornell Research Program on Self Injury and Recovery *
The content of this book is applicable in the context of diverse groups-not only for clinicians and researchers but also for teachers, parents, etc.-and leaves the reader with actionable steps they can take to address self-injury and reduce stigma when faced with the need to discuss such a sensitive topic. * Choice *
Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: Self-Injury: An Overview Chapter 2: Self-Injury and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Chapter 3: A Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Framing of Self-Injury Chapter 4: Self-Injury and Stigma Chapter 5: Use of Appropriate Language to Discuss Self-Injury Chapter 6: Rethinking and Addressing Contagion Chapter 7: Self-Injury, the Internet, and Social Media Chapter 8: Addressing Self-Injury in Schools: A Student-Centered, Strengths-Based Approach Chapter 9: Families and Self-Injury Chapter 10: Clinical Approaches for Self-Injury: Assessment and Intervention Chapter 11: Self-Injury Recovery: A Person-Centered Framework Chapter 12: Building Resilience Through Recovery Chapter 13: Supporting People With Lived Experience Chapter 14: Advocating for a Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Approach Postface References
