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Can I tell you about self-harm? : a guide for friends, family and professionals / Pooky Knightsmith.

By: Knightsmith, Pooky.
Series: Can I Tell You About.Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018Description: 71 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781785924286.Subject(s): SELF INJURIOUS BEHAVIOUR | BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION | MENTAL ILLNESSGenre/Form: Juvenile works.
Contents:
Introducing Asher who struggles with self-harm. - What is self-harm? - Who self-harms? - Attention seeking? - What's the link between self-harm and social media? - It can feel very lonely. - Why do people self-harm? - Self-harm and suicide. Carong for injuries. - Why is it hard to stop self-harming? - Who can help? - What treatment is available? - How can you break the cycle? - Healthier alternatives to self-harm? - How can you distract yourself? - Injuries and scars? - How friends can help. - How family members can help. - How professionals can help. - What next? - Talking to younger children about self-harm. - Final thoughts from Pooky. - Recommended reading, websites and organizations.
Summary: "Asher invites readers to learn about self-harm from their perspective, helping them to understand what self-harm is, who does it, why, and how family, friends and counsellors can offer help and support to channel these behaviours into a more positive outlet. This illustrated introduction provides helpful support tips and resources. - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
List(s) this item appears in: WDSA education workshop. May 2021
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Introducing Asher who struggles with self-harm. - What is self-harm? - Who self-harms? - Attention seeking? - What's the link between self-harm and social media? - It can feel very lonely. - Why do people self-harm? - Self-harm and suicide. Carong for injuries. - Why is it hard to stop self-harming? - Who can help? - What treatment is available? - How can you break the cycle? - Healthier alternatives to self-harm? - How can you distract yourself? - Injuries and scars? - How friends can help. - How family members can help. - How professionals can help. - What next? - Talking to younger children about self-harm. - Final thoughts from Pooky. - Recommended reading, websites and organizations.

"Asher invites readers to learn about self-harm from their perspective, helping them to understand what self-harm is, who does it, why, and how family, friends and counsellors can offer help and support to channel these behaviours into a more positive outlet. This illustrated introduction provides helpful support tips and resources. - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

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