Helping Teens Who Cut: Using Dbt Skills to End Self-Injury

By Michael Hollander

Book Overview

Discovering that your teen "cuts" is every parent's nightmare. Your most urgent question is: "How can I make it stop?" Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury. Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the most effective treatment approach for cutting. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, how DBT can help, and what other approaches can be beneficial. You'll learn practical strategies for talking to teens about self-injury without making it worse, teaching them skills to cope with extreme emotions in a healthier way, finding the right therapist, and helping reduce stress for your whole family. Incorporating the latest research, the second edition offers a deeper understanding of the causes of self-injury and includes new DBT skills.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462527108
• ISBN13: 9781462527106
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"