Women and Self Harm: Understanding, Coping and Healing from Self-Mutilation [Paperback]

Gerrilyn Smith (Author), Dee Cox (Author), Jacqui Saradjian (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415924111 | ISBN-13: 978-0415924115 | Publication Date: March 1999 | Edition: 1

Hundreds of thousands of women self-mutilate, yet very little is known about the reasons for this widespread phenomenon or the experience of self-harming itself. Now, this powerful and accessible book gathers together the personal testimonies of a broad range of women who self-mutilate, explores the causes and effects of self-harming behavior and offers strategies for understanding, overcoming and healing from self-mutilation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Giving voice to a silent anguish, this book should be read by all those incarcerated in the loneliness of self-harm. This book will appeal to those who self-harm, their friends and families, and their care providers. To each it speaks a unique message, but to each it also speaks of hope, providing a thorough understanding of what seems like a senseless behavior. The authors provide a framework for change, and practical recommendations to address this most difficult and confusing experience. For some, it will initiate the building blocks of empathy. For many, it will help them feel supported and not alone. But I hope for most it will serve as a guide, paving the return path for integration into our communities of those who feel the most isolated.
–Joseph A. Shrand, M.D., Director, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic and Attending Psychiatrist, Acute Adolescent Residential Treatment Center

About the Author

Gerrilyn Smith is a consultant and clinician in the field of child protection. Dee Cox is a former self-mutilator. Jacqui Saradjian is a clinical psychologist who regularly works with women who self-mutilate.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415924111
• ISBN-13: 978-0415924115
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,689,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Women and Self-Harm, September 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Women and Self Harm: Understanding, Coping and Healing from Self-Mutilation (Paperback)

I found it pretty informative, and it had many relating factors to my life. I especially enjoyed the comments from actual cutters. It was so good to know that I wasn't the only one out there!! For years I thought that I was. This book was a comfort as well as a healing for me, thank you.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dull book- full of other people's information, October 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Women and Self Harm: Understanding, Coping and Healing from Self-Mutilation (Paperback)

Of all the books on self injury, this is one of the least informative. I am still not sure why this book was printed. No list of resources - no real hope - I am more depressed than ever