| Description |
1 online resource (239 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
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 |
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12. The Self-Harming Individual and 'The System'Bibliography; Subject Index; Author Index |
| Summary |
This practical and accessible book of case studies takes a new look at self-harm, focusing on the under-explored area of 'hidden' self-harming behaviour. The roots of self-care in maternal care are investigated using the method of psychoanalytic infant observation. The case studies that follow revolve around examples of low-level self-cutting, self-hitting, eating distress and 'self-harm by omission', including unconsciously invited accidents and failures to 'take care' and to seek appropriate medical care. As well as attending to self-harming symptoms, the author highlights the importance of |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-233) and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
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Self-mutilation -- Case studies
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Self-injurious behavior -- Case studies
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Psychotherapy -- Case studies
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Psychotherapy.
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Self Mutilation
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Psychotherapy
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Self-Injurious Behavior
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Counselling & Advice Services.
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Mental Health Services.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness.
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Psychotherapy
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Self-injurious behavior
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Self-mutilation
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies
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Case studies.
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Études de cas.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1417502991 |
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9781417502998 |
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9781846423642 |
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1846423643 |
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9781853029011 |
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1853029017 |
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1283904047 |
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9781283904049 |
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