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The Language of Injury Gloria Babiker (Barrow Hospital)

The Language of Injury By Gloria Babiker (Barrow Hospital)

The Language of Injury by Gloria Babiker (Barrow Hospital)

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Summary

* This is a sourcebook for all those who work with people who self--injure, whether in the health and social services, forensic services or the voluntary sector. * The approach recognises self--injury as a behaviour reflecting complex psychosocial difficulties in distressed individuals.

The Language of Injury Summary

The Language of Injury: Comprehending Self-Mutilation by Gloria Babiker (Barrow Hospital)

This book explores cultural and historical aspects, as well as the causes and functions that self-injury serve. Therapy with people who self-mutilate is discussed in detail. A framework is provided for professionals facing this behaviour at work.

The Language of Injury Reviews

'Links are made to women's powerlessness in society , their culturally determined dissatisfaction with their bodies and their repression of anger. The important point is made in settings where individual autonomy is restricted, such as prisons where male self-harming behaviour begins to resemble that of women's.
Could readers of this book actually find themselves better able to deal with people who self-harm? Quite possibly - I feel that there is much of immediate practical value, in particular the persuasive argument that for many people, self-harm can be a genuine coping mechanism which brings relief from an unbearable mental state. '

Probation Journal


'This book is extremely well researched and written. The authors have managed that difficult balance between making sure that all their information is appropriately referenced and keeping the book readable. It is more than readable, it is a book that is really interesting to read...'

Professional Nurse

About Gloria Babiker (Barrow Hospital)

Gloria Babiker is Head of Adult Mental Health Psychology at the United Bristol Healthcare Trust, UK. Lois Arnold is founder of The Basement Project, Bristol, UK.

Table of Contents

1. The parameters of self-injury and setting the scene.

2. The cross-cultural and historical context of self-injury.

3. Self-injury and social forces.

4. The origins and functions of self-injury for individuals.

5. Principles of working with people who self-injure.

6. Working in particular settings with people who self-injure.

7. Therapy with people who self-injure.

Additional information

GOR001140503
9781854332349
1854332341
The Language of Injury: Comprehending Self-Mutilation by Gloria Babiker (Barrow Hospital)
Gloria Babiker (Barrow Hospital)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
19970129
176
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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