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Discovering that their teen "cuts" is absolutely terrifying for parents. Without a clear understanding of
what motivates cutting, many worry their teen may be contemplating suicide.
Michael R. Hollander, a leading authority on teen self-injury, gives parents
the straight facts about this alarming behavior--and explains what they
can do to make it stop. Drawing on years of clinical practice and the latest
research, Dr. Hollander shows how overwhelming emotions lead some teens
to hurt themselves, and how various treatments--chief among them dialectical
behavioral therapy (DBT)--can provide effective routes to wellness. Parents
learn what to look for in a therapist, how to talk to their teen about
cutting without making it worse, and practical strategies for helping their
teen cope with extreme emotions in a healthier way. Helping Teens Who
Cut also provides much-needed suggestions for reducing stress and improving
family communication and problem solving.
Author bio:
Michael Hollander, PhD, a recognized
expert in the treatment of self-injury, has worked with adolescents and
their families for more than 30 years. He maintains a private practice
in psychotherapy, conducts DBT with adolescents at McLean Hospital in Belmont,
Massachusetts, and serves on the psychiatry teaching faculty of Massachusetts
General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. |
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