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Record Nr.

UNINA9910455697503321

Autore

Turp Maggie

Titolo

Hidden self-harm [[electronic resource] ] : narratives from psychotherapy / / Maggie Turp

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003

ISBN

1-283-90404-7

1-4175-0299-1

1-84642-364-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (241 p.)

Disciplina

616.85/82

Soggetti

Psychotherapy

Self-injurious behavior

Self-mutilation

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-233) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Hidden Self-Harm; Contents; Acknowledgements; Dedication; 1. Introduction; 2. What Do We Mean by 'Self-Harm'?; 3. The Capacity for Self-Care: Observations of Esther; 4. Bodily Integrity and Psychic Skin: Observations of Esther; 5. Themes and Theoretical Frameworks; 6. Trauma and Dramatic Repetition: Working with Lorraine; 7. The Skin in Question: Working with Ellen May; 8. Acting, Feeling and Thinking: Working with Tracey; 9. A Body in Pieces: Working with Peter; 10. Self-Harm by Omission: Working with Kate; 11. Reflections on Case Study Themes

12. The Self-Harming Individual and 'The System'Bibliography; Subject Index; Author Index

Sommario/riassunto

The book takes a new look at self-harm, focusing particularly on the under-explored area of `hidden' self-harming behaviour. These behaviours may not be immediately identifiable as self-harm by counsellors, therapists or their clients, but Turp shows how recognition and understanding of hidden self-harm can improve practice with those affected.