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Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition

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What to expect

Discovering that your teen “cuts” is every parent’s nightmare. Your most urgent question is: “How can I make it stop?”

Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury.

Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the most effective treatment approach for cutting. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, how DBT can help, and what other approaches can be beneficial.

You will learn practical strategies for talking to teens about self-injury without making it worse, teaching them skills to cope with extreme emotions in a healthier way, finding the right therapist, and helping reduce stress for your whole family.

Incorporating the latest research, this second edition offers a deeper understanding of the causes of self-injury and includes new DBT skills.

Critics Review

“An invaluable resource for parents.”

Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, professor and director emeritus, behavioral research and therapy clinics, University of Washington

“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 at Harvard University

“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.”

Barent W. Walsh, PhD, executive director, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts

“Dr. Hollander is wise and empathic…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

“A reassuring, well-written resource…Teachers, health-care practitioners, and parents of teens in general may also benefit from the information and sound advice Hollander presents.”

Library Journal, praise for the first edition
Author Michael Hollander
Narrator George Newbern
Duration 8 hours and 49 minutes
ISBN 9798212375801
Format Audiobook
Publisher Blackstone Publishing
Genre Counselling and care of students, Family and health, Parenting: advice and issues, Psychiatric and mental disorders, Psychology, Psychotherapy: child and adolescent, Society and Social Sciences
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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