Understanding Self-Injury: A Person-Centered Approach

225 Pages·2023·8.662 MB·English

by  Stephen P. Lewis, Penelope A. Hasking

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Understanding Self- Injury
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Understanding Self- Injury
A Person- Centered Approach
STEPHEN P. LEWIS
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PENELOPE A. HASKING
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Library of Congress Cataloging- in- Publication Data
Names: Lewis, Stephen P., author. | Hasking, Penelope A., author.
Title: Understanding self- injury : a person- centered approach /
Stephen P. Lewis, Penelope A. Hasking.
Description: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023] |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2022044716 (print) | LCCN 2022044717 (ebook) |
ISBN 9780197545065 (paperback) | ISBN 9780197545089 (epub) |
ISBN 9780197545096 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Self- mutilation. | Self- mutilation— Treatment. |
Parasuicide. | Parasuicide— Psychological aspects.
Classification: LCC RC 552 . S4 L49 2023 (print) | LCC RC 552 . S4 (ebook) |
DDC 616.85/8 2— dc23/e ng/ 20221021
LC record available at https:// lccn.loc.gov/ 2022 044 716
LC ebook record available at https:// lccn.loc.gov/ 202 2044 717
DOI: 10.1093/m ed- psych/9 780197545065.001.0001
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Printed by Marquis, Canada
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We dedicate this book to the countless people with lived experience whose
resilience and generosity in sharing their stories has allowed us to write this
book. Their silent strength is a constant reminder of the need to advocate for
a person- centered approach in all aspects of research, clinical practice, and
outreach.
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CONTENTS
List of Illustrations ix
Preface xi
1. Self- Injury: An Overview 1
2. Self- Injury and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors 13
3. A Person- Centered, Strengths- Based Framing of Self-I njury 22
4. Self- Injury and Stigma 28
5. Use of Appropriate Language to Discuss Self- Injury 39
6. Rethinking and Addressing Contagion 45
7. Self- Injury, the Internet, and Social Media 55
8. Addressing Self- Injury in Schools: A Student-C entered, Strengths-B ased
Approach 67
9. Families and Self- Injury 75
10. Clinical Approaches for Self-I njury: Assessment and Intervention 85
11. Self- Injury Recovery: A Person- Centered Framework 96
12. Building Resilience Through Recovery 109
13. Supporting People With Lived Experience 124
14. Advocating for a Person-C entered, Strengths-B ased Approach 135
Postface 151
References 153
Index 193
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURES
2.1. Conceptualization of self-h arm. 14
2.2. Joiner’s interpersonal model of suicide. 16
4.1. Self-i njury stigma framework. 31
11.1. Person- centered recovery model. 101
13.1. Components of a person-c entered approach when talking about
self- injury. 125
BOXES
1.1. Proposed diagnostic criteria for nonsuicidal self-i njury disorder. 7
1.2. Summary of key considerations regarding reasons for self- injury. 10
10.1. Overview of psychological approaches. 90
13.1. Example questions for a person-c entered approach when talking about
self- injury. 128
13.2. Reputable online resources for people with lived experience of
self- injury. 131
TABLES
1.1. Common intrapersonal and social reasons for self- injury. 9
2.1. Practical tips regarding language and asking about suicidal thoughts and
behaviors. 19
2.2. Sample safety plan to be individually tailored. 20
4.1. Forms and examples of self-i njury stigma. 29
4.2. Overview and application of the self-sinjury stigma framework to
different forms of stigma. 35
5.1. Appropriate language to use when talking about self-i njury. 44
6.1. Practical tips for minimizing socialization effects. 53
7.1. Recommended resources for people with lived experience of
self- injury. 65
8.1. Key elements of a school policy. 71
9.1. What young people think caregivers can do to support individuals who
self- injure. 80