When your child is cutting : a parent's guide to helping children overcome self-injury / Merry E. McVey-Noble, Sony Khemlani-Patel, and Fugen Neziroglu.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-167).

Self-injury : just the facts -- Mind and body : the psychological and biological bases of self-injury -- Environmental factors in self-injury -- Consequences of cutting -- How do I approach my child about cutting? -- Responding to answers : common obstacles to communication about self-injury -- Psychological treatment options -- What to expect during treatment -- Supporting your child's recovery -- Specific skills to use at home : name it, tame it, break it down.

This much-needed book tells parents why self-injury happens, how to spot it in their children, and how to address this sensitive topic with confidence. It outlines a clear and simple plan for approaching a child who self-injures because good communication is a necessary first step in healing.