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When Your Child Is Cutting: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Overcome Self-injury
When Your Child Is Cutting A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Overcome Selfinjury Author:Merry E. McVey-Noble, Sony Khemlani-Patel, Fugen Neziroglu It’s very hard for a parent to deal with a child in pain. And it’s even harder when a parent feels that he or she has exhausted the knowledge and resources available that might help solve a particular problem. When a child is cutting or engaging in any other form of self-injury, these feelings of pain and helplessness are multiplied.... more »
This book tells parents why self-injury happens, how to spot it when it is happening, and how to address this sensitive topic with confidence. It outlines a clear and simple plan for approaching a child who self-injures—because good communication is a necessary first step in healing. By helping them assess their situation and locate the best kinds of professional help, this book strives to support and reassure parents as they move through this difficult experience.« less