Resources for Parents, Caregivers, and Families
Below, you'll find several key resources about self-injury for parents, caregivers, and families. If there are any resources you would like to see added to this list, please click here to let us know.
EMPIRICAL ARTICLES
Alderman, T. (2000). Helping those who hurt themselves. The Prevention Researcher, 7(4), 5-8.
BOOKS
The following books can be found at most major books stores and websites.
Hollander, M. (2008). Helping teens who cut: Understanding and ending selfinjury. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
This book is helpful for parents and caregivers trying to understand self-injury in adolescents.
Conterio, K., Lader, W., & Bloom, J. K. (1998). Bodily Harm: The Breakthrough Healing Program for Self-Injurers. New York: Hyperion Inc.
This classic book by some leading clinicians in self-injury describes important elements in a program for healing for those who self-injure. Helpful for both individuals who self-injure and those who know and support them.
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