Table of Contents
Introduction: Kids Who Deliberately Hurt Themselves
I. Understanding Self-Injury
- Fact versus Fiction: Bringing Self-Injury into the Light
- What Sets the Stage for Self-Injury?
- How Does Hurting Themselves Make Some Kids Feel Better?
- DBT: The Right Therapy for Your Teen
II. Helping Your Teen in Treatment and at Home
- Making the Most of DBT
- Resetting the Stage: How to Help Your Teen Restore Emotion to Its Proper Place
- Writing a Better Script: New Ways to Discourage Self-Injury
- Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Teen
- 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