Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors, 2nd ed, is a book for clinicians who specialise in helping trauma survivors and, during the course of treatment, find themselves unexpectedly confronted with client disclosures of self-destructive behaviours, including self-mutilation and other manifestations of deliberately "hurting the body" such as bingeing, purging, starving, substance abuse and other addictive behaviours. Arguing that standard safety contracts are not effective, renowned clinician Lisa Ferentz introduces viable treatment alternatives, assessment tools, and new ways of understanding self-destructive behaviour using a strengths-based approach.
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- Focuses on the distinction between experimental non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and chronic self-destructive behaviours.
- Includes treatment strategies cross-referenced to a useful workbook for practical integration.
- Emphasises the importance of assessing and strengthening clients' self-compassion.
- Explores a cycle of behaviour that clinicians can personalise for treatment.
- Addresses counter-transferential responses and strategies for therapist self-care.
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The book also discusses how nurturing self-compassion cognitively, emotionally, and somatically can become a catalyst for motivation and change. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with the accompanying client-focused workbook, Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviours: A Workbook of Hope and Healing.
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