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OverviewThis edited volume features evidence-based reviews and practical approaches for the professional in the hospital, clinic, community and school, with case examples throughout. Divided into five major sections, the book offers background historical and cultural information, discussion of self-injury etiology, assessment and intervention/prevention issues, and relevant resources for those working with youths who self-injure. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary K. Nixon , Nancy L. HeathPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.498kg ISBN: 9781138872844ISBN 10: 1138872849 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 23 April 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""So far it has been a lengthy and time-consuming [process] to get relevant and current information on several aspects of self-injury in adolescents. Apart from different self-help manuals and personal stories, only a few books have tried to cover the topic from a scientific point of view. This book takes the next step. It implements the knowledge collected from current scientific work into clinical practice. Not only does this book cover the broadest range of topics ever published in one book on self-injury, the chapters are written by today's leading researchers as an extra value. Reading through the authors list is like reading the 'Who's Who' of today's self-harm specialists."" - Paul L. Plener, M.D., Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital of Ulm, Germany ""Dr. Nixon and Heath provide a timely resource for professional and academics who are struggling to understand and intervene with youth who self-injure. This book expands current understandings of self-injurious behaviors and offers sound guidelines for effect assessment, intervention, and prevention of self-injury. The comprehensive content, clinical examples, and explicit resources provided make this book an essential tool for anyone who comes into contact with youth who self-injure. Mental health professional, family members, school personnel and academics will all benefit from this text."" - Jennifer Muehlenkamp, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of North Dakota" So far it has been a lengthy and time-consuming [process] to get relevant and current information on several aspects of self-injury in adolescents. Apart from different self-help manuals and personal stories, only a few books have tried to cover the topic from a scientific point of view. This book takes the next step. It implements the knowledge collected from current scientific work into clinical practice. Not only does this book cover the broadest range of topics ever published in one book on self-injury, the chapters are written by today's leading researchers as an extra value. Reading through the authors list is like reading the 'Who's Who' of today's self-harm specialists. - Paul L. Plener, M.D., Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital of Ulm, Germany Dr. Nixon and Heath provide a timely resource for professional and academics who are struggling to understand and intervene with youth who self-injure. This book expands current understandings of self-injurious behaviors and offers sound guidelines for effect assessment, intervention, and prevention of self-injury. The comprehensive content, clinical examples, and explicit resources provided make this book an essential tool for anyone who comes into contact with youth who self-injure. Mental health professional, family members, school personnel and academics will all benefit from this text. - Jennifer Muehlenkamp, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of North Dakota Author InformationMary K. Nixon, M.D., FRCPC, is Course Director at the University of Victoria Island Medical Program. Her teaching experience has included problem based tutorials, clinical teaching with medical students and residents, and research mentorship. Dr. Nixon is also the Editor of the Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review. Nancy L. Heath, Ph.D., is Professor and Director of the Special Populations/Inclusive Education Program at McGill University. She was appointed as a Fellow in the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities in 2001 and is currently the Editor of the Academy's Newsletter. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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