Freedom from Self-Harm: Overcoming Self-Injury with Skills from DBT and Other Treatments

by Kim Gratz

Overview

Self-injury can be as addictive as any drug, and the secrecy and shame many sufferers feel about this behavior can keep them feeling trapped. But if you're ready to replace self-harm with a set of healthy coping skills, this compassionate and practical book can help.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781572247864
Publisher:	New Harbinger Publications
Publication date:	05/15/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
Sales rank:	879,665
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction 1

Part I Understanding Self-Harm

Chapter 1 What Is Self-Harm? 13

Chapter 2 Myths About Self-Harm 25

Chapter 3 What Causes Self-Harm? 39

Chapter 4 Psychiatric Disorders That Often Accompany Self-Harm 61

Chapter 5 The Many Purposes of Self-Harm: Why People Harm Themselves 79

Chapter 6 So, What's Wrong with Self-Harm? 95

Part II How Do I Get Help for Self-Harm?

Chapter 7 Getting Help for Self-Harm 117

Chapter 8 Psychological Treatments 141

Chapter 9 Medication Treatments 163

Part III Coping Strategies for Managing Self-Harm

Chapter 10 Getting Motivated to Stop Self-Harm and Increasing Your Chances of Success 185

Chapter 11 Coping with Self-Harm Urges 203

Chapter 12 Managing Emotions Related to Self-Harm 227

Chapter 13 Moving Forward: Living a Life without Self-Harm 245

References 253

Editorial Reviews

“Alexander Chapman and Kim Gratz are two of the very best in this field.”

—Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., author of Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

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