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Uniquely practical and comprehensive, this timely guide addresses a problem that is on the rise, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Practitioners gain a wealth of knowledge about the variety and causes of self-injurious behavior and how to recognize it in people at risk, ranging from those who do not have psychiatric diagnoses to those with eating or mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, or psychoses. Presented are clear guidelines for assessing clients and conducting evidence-based interventions using replacement skills training, cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure treatment, psychopharmacology, and family - and school-based strategies. Detailed case examples are featured throughout, and appendices offer essential clinical resources and tools.

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'Finally there is a book that integrates the most current research in the field of self-injury with useful clinical approaches. Walsh's expertise as a researcher and clinician shines in his sensible approach to an often misunderstood and difficult topic. Through the use of case examples, research, and practical exercises, this book provides professionals with a thorough understanding of self-injury and its treatment.' - Tracy Alderman, PhD, adjunct instructor, Chapman University - San Diego; author of The Scarred Soul: Understanding and Ending Self-Inflicted Violence 'Comprehensive and highly readable, this book provides what has long been needed - a thorough, compassionate, and practical guide to understanding, evaluating, and treating the complex and multifaceted behavior that is self-injury. Walsh's book is sure to become an invaluable and indispensable resource, required reading for anyone working with those who self-injure.' - Caroline Kettlewell, author of Skin Game: A Memoir

'Finally there is a book that integrates the most current research in the field of self-injury with useful clinical approaches. Walsh's expertise as a researcher and clinician shines in his sensible approach to an often misunderstood and difficult topic. Through the use of case examples, research, and practical exercises, this book provides professionals with a thorough understanding of self-injury and its treatment.' - Tracy Alderman, PhD, adjunct instructor, Chapman University - San Diego; author of The Scarred Soul: Understanding and Ending Self-Inflicted Violence 'Comprehensive and highly readable, this book provides what has long been needed - a thorough, compassionate, and practical guide to understanding, evaluating, and treating the complex and multifaceted behavior that is self-injury. Walsh's book is sure to become an invaluable and indispensable resource, required reading for anyone working with those who self-injure.' - Caroline Kettlewell, author of Skin Game: A Memoir

It makes an important contribution to literature on self-injury and is vital reading for any clinician working with those who self-injure. -- Metapsychology Online Reviews <p> Walsh presents a comprehensive manual written for professionals in which he leads the reader through the intricacies of defining self-injury, delineates the essential components of an accurate assessment, describes the elements of a successful treatment program, and discusses SIB in special populations....Walsh skillfully defines and describes the complexities of SIB and leaves the reader with a clear picture of the population with whom Walsh has spent his career working....A comprehensive guide to understanding and treating individuals who self-injure. Walsh's comfort and mastery in sharing meaningful experiences that shaped his ideas about this population helps the reader to feel connected and empathic towards this group whose needs for understanding are substantial. Moreover, Walsh's clear explanations of the therapeutic models enable even beginning clinicians with little exposure to CBT to understand the origins and rationale for his approach, and then be able to apply the techniques in their work with clients. -- Clinical Social Work Journal This is a thorough and comprehensive book on SIB reflecting many years of experience....Beneficial reading for any advanced graduate course in behavior therapy, with special focus on borderline personality and other difficult populations. Anyone dealing with a patient with SIB, or specializing in this population, will find this book valuable in providing a basic overview of accepted treatment strategies as well as giving valuable advice regarding appropriate ways forthe therapist to manage themselves when confronted with injury in their patients....Good value. Integrating the included material with emerging strategies and treatments will provide therapists with the full range of skills needed to deal with and cope with this challenging problem. -- Child and Family Behavior Therapy Walsh does an admirable job at delineating and providing treatment guidelines for the diverse population of self-injurers....A practical guide....Dr. Walsh's tone is respectful and knowledgeable, and provides a comforting voice in this field of distress. -- Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic It is a good therapy, social work, and counseling psychology book that reflects Walsh's extensive experience in treating and dealing with self-injurers....Achieves its goal as a fine introduction to SIB. -- Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease <p>

'Finally there is a book that integrates the most current research in the field of self-injury with useful clinical approaches. Walsh's expertise as a researcher and clinician shines in his sensible approach to an often misunderstood and difficult topic. Through the use of case examples, research, and practical exercises, this book provides professionals with a thorough understanding of self-injury and its treatment.' - Tracy Alderman, PhD, adjunct instructor, Chapman University - San Diego; author of The Scarred Soul: Understanding and Ending Self-Inflicted Violence 'Comprehensive and highly readable, this book provides what has long been needed - a thorough, compassionate, and practical guide to understanding, evaluating, and treating the complex and multifaceted behavior that is self-injury. Walsh's book is sure to become an invaluable and indispensable resource, required reading for anyone working with those who self-injure.' - Caroline Kettlewell, author of Skin Game: A Memoir

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Barent W. Walsh, PhD, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, Inc., Worcester, MA

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