- Hardcover: 200 pages
- Publisher: Praeger Publishers Inc.,U.S.; 1 edition (30 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0275990621
- ISBN-13: 978-0275990626
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 17.4 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,326,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"There is a growing epidemic of young people resorting to cutting themselves in order to cope with the pain and turmoil of life changes, says Plante. She explores the reasons behind such painful and damaging acts in adolescents, and offers both a philosophy and a methodology for effective intervention. Her topics include teenagers most at risk, developmental challenges, professional treatment, neurochemistry, how parents can help, responsibilities of the adolescent in treatment, and de-pathologizing the problem." -
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Parents, school officials, friends and even many doctors are often horrified at first, then mystified, when teenagers or young adults choose to cut themselves, inflicting on themselves pain, possible infection and permanent scarring. Today, self-cutting is increasingly prevalent among young people, especially teenage girls and young women. It is estimated that about 1 in every 100 adolescents self-cuts, some also self-burn. Occasionally, cutting can be suicidal, but in most cases it is an attempt to fulfil often unconscious needs, to ease and numb the pain and confusion of adolescence. Cutting may be for these teens a means to vent despair and emotional pain, and to draw the attention and care that teenagers so deeply need. This book features the stories of self-cutters that the author has treated, explaining the rationale from a cutter's point of view, and citing the many reasons that can be behind it. The author also explains to us in detail how a cutter and the adults who love him or her can heal the pain and stop self-injury. A parent herself as well as a psychology professor, the author argues that adults wanting to help youths stop self-cutting need first to understand the frightening developmental tasks that teens and young adults face - independence, intimacy, and identity establishment among them. In an effort to reach developmental goals, some choose hurtful means to attain them.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant, requied reading for parents, teachers and therapists
30 May 2008
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A brilliantly readable book that is neither pop-psychology nor esoteric medical literature, but rather the clear-eyed insights of an experienced practitioner with sound and articulate advice to providers, teachers and parents. Shoudl be required reading for anyone dealing with adolescents who are cutting or engaging in non-suicidal self-harm.
2 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Stupid.
24 Dec 2009
Format:Kindle Edition
This horid book was retarted. I hated it. And I hate people who write books about people who self injure like they know SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much about the subject. They dont know anything. This book dissapointed mee. I wasted muhh money. Word of advice. Do not waste 40 dollars to buy this book with no insight on kindle. Seriously.
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