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

Author:   Michael Hollander (MA; Harvard Medical School, United States)
Publisher:   Guilford Publications
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781462528158


Pages:   238
Publication Date:   22 February 2017
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Michael Hollander (MA; Harvard Medical School, United States)
Publisher:   Guilford Publications
Imprint:   Guilford Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.442kg
ISBN:  

9781462528158


ISBN 10:   1462528155
Pages:   238
Publication Date:   22 February 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Kids Who Deliberately Hurt Themselves I. Understanding Self-Injury 1. Fact versus Fiction: Bringing Self-Injury into the Light 2. What Sets the Stage for Self-Injury? 3. How Does Hurting Themselves Make Some Kids Feel Better? 4. DBT: The Right Therapy for Your Teen II. Helping Your Teen in Treatment and at Home 5. Making the Most of DBT 6. Resetting the Stage: How to Help Your Teen Restore Emotion to Its Proper Place 7. Writing a Better Script: New Ways to Discourage Self-Injury 8. Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Teen 9. How to Speak with Siblings, Friends, and the School about Your Child’s Troubles Appendix A. Effectiveness of Adolescent Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program Appendix B. Intensive Treatment Programs Resources: Websites Related to Self-Injury

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Dr. Hollander is wise and empathic. In this revision of his essential book, he provides hopeful, practical treatment recommendations based on the latest science. He gives parents the gift of his insight into a complex and ever-increasing problem. --Blaise Aguirre, MD, author of Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents, Second Edition: What To Do When Your Teen Has BPD This book debunks myths about cutting and delves deeply into the important information and skills that both teens and parents need to conquer it. Instead of sidelining parents, Dr. Hollander welcomes them into the treatment. He explains how DBT works, how to select and communicate with a therapist, and, best of all, how parents can learn and practice DBT skills along with their kids, for even better results. --Martha B. Straus, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England An invaluable resource for parents! --Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director, Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT This book provides the clearest, most helpful explanation I have ever seen of why teens engage in self-injury--and how parents can help them stop. A 'must read' for parents of teens who cut. --Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University Dr. Hollander's compassion and knowledge stem from years of experience with families. In addition to his lucid explanation of DBT principles, I value his wise suggestions for helping siblings, extended family, friends, and school personnel deal with a teen's self-injury. I recommend this book first to parents struggling to help self-injuring children. --Barent W. Walsh, PhD, Executive Director, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts


This book debunks myths about cutting and delves deeply into the important information and skills that both teens and parents need to conquer it. Instead of sidelining parents, Dr. Hollander welcomes them into the treatment. He explains how DBT works, how to select and communicate with a therapist, and, best of all, how parents can learn and practice DBT skills along with their kids, for even better results. --Martha B. Straus, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England An invaluable resource for parents! --Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director, Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT This book provides the clearest, most helpful explanation I have ever seen of why teens engage in self-injury--and how parents can help them stop. A 'must read' for parents of teens who cut. --Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University Dr. Hollander's compassion and knowledge stem from years of experience with families. In addition to his lucid explanation of DBT principles, I value his wise suggestions for helping siblings, extended family, friends, and school personnel deal with a teen's self-injury. I recommend this book first to parents struggling to help self-injuring children. --Barent W. Walsh, PhD, Executive Director, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts Dr. Hollander is wise and empathic. In the second edition of his essential book, he provides hopeful, practical treatment recommendations based on the latest science. He gives parents the gift of his insight into a complex and ever-increasing problem. --Blaise Aguirre, MD, author of Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents, Second Edition: What to Do When Your Teen Has BPD The rush of emotions and the thoughts that run through your head when you discover that your child self-harms are beyond overwhelming. Dr. Hollander's book provides an instant blanket of relief--you are not alone, and help is attainable. With unparalleled expertise in DBT, he gives you easy-to-understand strategies that enable you to start helping your child immediately. Dr. Hollander's approach has been instrumental in changing our child's path in life. --Lisa L., Belmont, Massachusetts


"""This book debunks myths about cutting and delves deeply into the important information and skills that both teens and parents need to conquer it. Instead of sidelining parents, Dr. Hollander welcomes them into the treatment. He explains how DBT works, how to select and communicate with a therapist, and, best of all, how parents can learn and practice DBT skills along with their kids, for even better results.""--Martha B. Straus, PhD, Department of Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England ""An invaluable resource for parents!""--Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director Emeritus, Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT ""This book provides the clearest, most helpful explanation I have ever seen of why teens engage in self-injury--and how parents can help them stop. A 'must read' for parents of teens who cut.""--Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Department of Psychology, Harvard University ""Dr. Hollander's compassion and knowledge stem from years of experience with families. In addition to his lucid explanation of DBT principles, I value his wise suggestions for helping siblings, extended family, friends, and school personnel deal with a teen's self-injury. I recommend this book first to parents struggling to help self-injuring children.""--Barent W. Walsh, PhD, Executive Director, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts ""Dr. Hollander is wise and empathic. In the second edition of his essential book, he provides hopeful, practical treatment recommendations based on the latest science. He gives parents the gift of his insight into a complex and ever-increasing problem.""--Blaise Aguirre, MD, author of Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents, Second Edition: What to Do When Your Teen Has BPD ""The rush of emotions and the thoughts that run through your head when you discover that your child self-harms are beyond overwhelming. Dr. Hollander’s book provides an instant blanket of relief--you are not alone, and help is attainable. With unparalleled expertise in DBT, he gives you easy-to-understand strategies that enable you to start helping your child immediately. Dr. Hollander's approach has been instrumental in changing our child’s path in life.""--Lisa L., Belmont, Massachusetts -A reassuring, well-written resource for parents seeking answers, information, and help for a child who self-injures through cutting. While parents of teens who cut is the intended audience, teachers, health-care practitioners, and parents of teens in general may also benefit from the information and sound advice Hollander presents....Hollander offers practical advice to help parents better understand and communicate more effectively with their child. He clearly explains what is known about cutting behavior, addresses its causes, and identifies effective treatment options. (on the first edition)--Library Journal, 11/03/2008"


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Michael Hollander, PhD, a recognized expert in the treatment of self-injury, has worked with adolescents and their families since 1976. He helped to found the 3East DBT program at McLean Hospitalin Belmont, Massachusetts, where he is currently Director of Training and Senior Consultant. Dr. Hollander is Assistant Professor in the psychiatry faculties of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He trains mental health professionals in DBT worldwide.

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