Hidden Self-Harm - Narratives from Psychotherapy (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)

This practical and accessible book of case studies takes a new look at self-harm, focusing particularly on the under-explored area of `hidden' self-harming behaviour. These behaviours may not be immediately identifiable as self-harm by counsellors, therapists or their clients, but Maggie Turp shows how recognition and understanding of hidden self-harm can improve practice with those affected. The author begins by discussing extracts from infant observation studies that reflect on the role of maternal care in encouraging the tendency towards self-care. A series of detailed case studies follows, including a client who has a serious eating disorder, a client who abuses recreational drugs, works excessively to the detriment of his mental and physical health and sustains a series of unconsciously invited 'accidents', and one caught up in 'self-harm by omission', who fails to 'take care' and delays seeking vital medical care. The clinical accounts highlight the importance of attending to the client as a whole person and of building on the self-caring tendency that has prompted him or her to seek help in the form of counselling or psychotherapy. Written from a psychoanalytic perspective, but using straightforward language, Hidden Self-Harm is a valuable resource for social workers, psychologists, teachers, nurses and lay helpers as well as for counsellors and psychotherapists.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2002
First published:	2003
Authors:	Maggie Turp
Dimensions:	226 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	239
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-85302-901-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Philosophy & theory of psychology > Behavioural theory (Behaviourism) Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
LSN:	1-85302-901-7
Barcode:	9781853029011

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