Normal view MARC view ISBD view

McVey-Noble, Merry E.

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. - Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, ©2006. - vi, 167 pages ; 23 cm

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.

ISBN: 1572244372 9781572244375

LCCN: 2006010775

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA658280 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013500636 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cutting (Self-mutilation).
Self-mutilation--Popular works.
Self-injurious behavior--Popular works.
Self-Injurious Behavior.

LC Class. No.: RJ506.S44 / M38 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 616.85