Introduction: Kids Who Deliberately Hurt Themselves
I. Understanding Self-Injury
1. Fact versus Fiction: Bringing Self-Injury into the Light
2. What Sets the Stage for Self-Injury?
3. How Does Hurting Themselves Make Some Kids Feel Better?
4. DBT: The Right Therapy for Your Teen
II. Helping Your Teen in Treatment and at Home
5. Making the Most of DBT
6. Resetting the Stage: How to Help Your Teen Restore Emotion to
Its Proper Place
7. Writing a Better Script: New Ways to Discourage Self-Injury
8. Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Teen
9. How to Speak with Siblings, Friends, and the School about Your
Child’s Troubles
Appendix A. Effectiveness of Adolescent Intensive Dialectical
Behavior Therapy Program
Appendix B. Intensive Treatment Programs
Resources: Websites Related to Self-Injury
Michael Hollander, PhD, a recognized expert in the treatment of self-injury, has worked with adolescents and their families since 1976. He helped to found the 3East DBT program at McLean Hospitalin Belmont, Massachusetts, where he is currently Director of Training and Senior Consultant. Dr. Hollander is Assistant Professor in the psychiatry faculties of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He trains mental health professionals in DBT worldwide.
"This book debunks myths about cutting and delves deeply into the
important information and skills that both teens and parents need
to conquer it. Instead of sidelining parents, Dr. Hollander
welcomes them into the treatment. He explains how DBT works, how to
select and communicate with a therapist, and, best of all, how
parents can learn and practice DBT skills along with their kids,
for even better results."--Martha B. Straus, PhD, Department of
Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England
"An invaluable resource for parents!"--Marsha M. Linehan, PhD,
ABPP, Professor and Director Emeritus, Behavioral Research and
Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT
"This book provides the clearest, most helpful explanation I have
ever seen of why teens engage in self-injury--and how parents can
help them stop. A 'must read' for parents of teens who
cut."--Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard
University
"Dr. Hollander's compassion and knowledge stem from years of
experience with families. In addition to his lucid explanation of
DBT principles, I value his wise suggestions for helping siblings,
extended family, friends, and school personnel deal with a teen's
self-injury. I recommend this book first to parents struggling to
help self-injuring children."--Barent W. Walsh, PhD, Executive
Director, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
"Dr. Hollander is wise and empathic. In the second edition of his
essential book, he provides hopeful, practical treatment
recommendations based on the latest science. He gives parents the
gift of his insight into a complex and ever-increasing
problem."--Blaise Aguirre, MD, author of Borderline Personality
Disorder in Adolescents, Second Edition: What to Do When Your Teen
Has BPD
"The rush of emotions and the thoughts that run through your head
when you discover that your child self-harms are beyond
overwhelming. Dr. Hollander’s book provides an instant blanket of
relief--you are not alone, and help is attainable. With
unparalleled expertise in DBT, he gives you easy-to-understand
strategies that enable you to start helping your child immediately.
Dr. Hollander's approach has been instrumental in changing our
child’s path in life."--Lisa L., Belmont, Massachusetts -A
reassuring, well-written resource for parents seeking answers,
information, and help for a child who self-injures through cutting.
While parents of teens who cut is the intended audience, teachers,
health-care practitioners, and parents of teens in general may also
benefit from the information and sound advice Hollander
presents....Hollander offers practical advice to help parents
better understand and communicate more effectively with their
child. He clearly explains what is known about cutting behavior,
addresses its causes, and identifies effective treatment options.
(on the first edition)--Library Journal, 11/3/2008
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