Helping Teens Who Cut Second Edition

Author : Michael Hollander
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462527106

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Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition by Michael Hollander Pdf

"Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for the facts about the growing problem of teen self-injury--and what they can do to make it stop. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on the most effective treatment approach for cutting, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). 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. Parents get practical strategies for talking to teens about self-injury without making it worse, teaching them specific skills to cope with extreme emotions in a healthier way, finding the right therapist, and managing family stress. Incorporating the latest research, the revised edition offers a deeper understanding of the causes of self-injury and includes new DBT skills"--

Author : Michael Hollander
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781606238097

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Helping Teens Who Cut, First Edition by Michael Hollander Pdf

Discovering that your teen “cuts” is absolutely terrifying. Is your teen contemplating suicide? How can you talk to him or her about this frightening problem without making it worse or driving a wedge between you? Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading authority on self-injury and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). In this compassionate, straightforward book, Dr. Hollander spells out the facts about cutting--and what to do to make it stop. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, and how proven treatments such as DBT can help. You'll learn concrete strategies for parenting your emotionally vulnerable teen, building his or her skills for coping and problem solving, dealing with crises, and finding an effective therapist or treatment program. Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

Author : Lawrence E. Shapiro
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781572246027

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Stopping the Pain by Lawrence E. Shapiro Pdf

This comprehensive workbook helps teens who self-injure explore the reasons behind their need to hurt themselves and sets forth positive ways to deal with the issues of stress and control. The activities in this workbook provide teens with safe, effective alternatives to self-injury and help them develop a plan to stay healthy.

Author : Alexander L. Chapman,Kim L. Gratz
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1608824446

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Freedom from Self-Harm by Alexander L. Chapman,Kim L. Gratz Pdf

Self-injury can be as addictive as any drug, and the secrecy and shame many sufferers feel about this behavior can keep them feeling trapped. But if you're ready to replace self-harm with a set of healthy coping skills, this compassionate and practical book can help. This complete guide to stopping self-injury gives you the facts about self-harm, corrects common myths about this behavior, and provides self-soothing techniques you can begin using right away for regulating difficult or overwhelming emotions. Freedom from Self-Harm also includes self-assessment worksheets, guidance for seeking professional help, and information about the most effective therapies and medications. Drawn from treatments such as dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, the tools in this book can help you cope with your emotions whenever you feel the urge to self-harm. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Author : James Lock,Daniel Le Grange
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004-10-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781606238073

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Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder by James Lock,Daniel Le Grange Pdf

If your teenager shows signs of having an eating disorder, you may hope that, with the right mix of love, encouragement, and parental authority, he or she will just "snap out of it." If only it were that simple. To make matters worse, certain treatments assume you've somehow contributed to the problem and prohibit you from taking an active role. But as you watch your own teen struggle with a life-threatening illness, every fiber of your being tells you there must be some part you can play in restoring your child's health. In Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder, James Lock and Daniel Le Grange--two of the nation's top experts on the treatment of eating disorders--present compelling evidence that your involvement as a parent is critical. In fact, it may be the key to conquering your child's illness. Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder provides the tools you need to build a united family front that attacks the illness to ensure that your child develops nourishing eating habits and life-sustaining attitudes, day by day, meal by meal. Full recovery takes time, and relapse is common. But whether your child has already entered treatment or you're beginning to suspect there is a problem, the time to act is now. This book shows how.

Author : Sheri Van Dijk
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684035472

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The DBT Skills Workbook for Teen Self-Harm by Sheri Van Dijk Pdf

Put an end to self-harming behaviors—once and for all. Do you cut or self-harm? Do you feel like it gives you a sense of control in a world where you so often feel helpless and powerless? Do you do it to distract from emotional pain, or just feel something other than total numbness? There's a long list of reasons why you may self-harm. But regardless of the reason or the method, the truth is that self-harm is a destructive—and potentially deadly—way to deal with emotional pain. Fortunately, there are healthier and safer ways to manage your emotions. In The DBT Skills Workbook for Teen Self-Harm, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) expert Sheri Van Dijk offers powerful skills to help you manage your emotions, so you won't have to rely on self-destructive behaviors. Whether you're actively engaging in self-harm by injuring your body, or participating in other self-destructive behaviors such as substance abuse or disordered eating, this workbook will help you create your own action plan for change. This workbook will guide you through four essential DBT skills: Mindfulness shows you how to experience emotion without having to act on it Distress tolerance teaches you how to deal with the urge to self-harm Emotional regulation allows you to understand and control painful feelings Interpersonal effectiveness helps you build self-respect and minimize feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness Life can be painful, but you don’t need to face this pain all on your own. With support, and the skills outlined in this workbook, you’ll gain the tools you need to manage difficult thoughts and feelings in safer, healthier ways.

Author : Michael Hollander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1462528163

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Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition by Michael Hollander Pdf

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'll learn practical strategie.

Author : Gina M. Biegel,Stacie Cooper
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684033690

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The Mindfulness Workbook for Teen Self-Harm by Gina M. Biegel,Stacie Cooper Pdf

Powerful mindfulness tools to help you move beyond self-harming thoughts and behaviors, so you can get back to living your life. Being a teen in today’s world isn’t easy. Maybe you’ve been bullied. Maybe you feel like your family or friends just don’t get you. Or maybe you feel like you don’t have control of your life, or you’re just tired of trying to be perfect all the time. You aren’t alone. Many teens struggle with difficult feelings and thoughts—and sometimes, when these thoughts feel overwhelming, you just want to feel something else. This is where self-harming behaviors, such as cutting, come in. But there are better ways to manage your pain. This book will help guide you. In this workbook, you’ll learn about the power of mindfulness, and how it can help you create your own special space for simply being with your thoughts. When you’re dealing with difficult emotions, you’ll have this safe space to go to again and again—no matter where you are or what you’re doing. You’ll learn how to be mindful of your senses, techniques for managing difficult feelings before they escalate, and move past self-judgment to embrace self-compassion and self-awareness. Pain is a normal part of life—it’s how you react to this pain that really matters. Let this workbook guide you toward better strategies for dealing with stress and emotional pain, so you can be safe, happy, and in control of your life.

Author : Janis Whitlock,Elizabeth E. Lloyd-Richardson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : MEDICAL
ISBN : 9780199391608

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Healing Self-Injury by Janis Whitlock,Elizabeth E. Lloyd-Richardson Pdf

"Parents who discover a teen's self-injurious behavior are gripped by uncertainty and flooded with questions - Why is my child doing this? Is this a suicide attempt? What did I do wrong? What can I do to stop it? And yet basic educational resources for parents with self-injuring children are sorely lacking. Healing after Self-Injury provides desperately-needed guidance to parents and others who love a young person struggling with self-injury"--

Author : Michael Hollander
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781593857059

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Helping Teens who Cut by Michael Hollander Pdf

Explains why overwhelming emotions can lead some teenagers to cut or injure themselves, demonstrates how to talk to teenagers about cutting and provides ways to help them cope with extreme emotions without resorting to self-injury.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015079871714

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Resources in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard E. Nelson,Judith C. Galas
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1417756888

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The Power to Prevent Suicide by Richard E. Nelson,Judith C. Galas Pdf

When teens were asked, "Who would you tell about wanting to commit suicide?" 90 percent said they would tell a friend first. The Power to Prevent Suicide shows how young people like you can be a friend who cares and knows what to do. Book jacket.

Author : Robert Schwebel
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999-06-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1557043183

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Saying No Is Not Enough Second Edition by Robert Schwebel Pdf

The challenge: How to raise children in a drug-filled society and prevent substance abuse Dr. Schwebel's Recommendations: Start when your children are young Create a family climate for communication Show your children how to meet their needs without drugs Help kids understand the dangers of drugs Help them learn to resist peer pressure Teach your children how to make wise decisions Establish give-and-take discussions with teens Stay alert to potential drug problems and know how to respond How to listen and what to say in order to accomplish these goals is what Saying No Is Not Enough is all about. Now in its second edition, this valuable prevention and intervention guide for parents and professionals by Dr. Schwebel, one of the nation's experts, presents his complete, step-by-step program, refined and time-tested over the last twenty-five years. What's New in This Second Edition: A full chapter on tobacco Recommendations about parents discussing their own substance use What to do about drug testing More on marijuana, the myths vs. the realities More on how to deal with lying and dishonesty More on intervention for parents whose kids are already harmfully involved with drugs

Author : Lisa Bakewell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : PSU:000066122272

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Alcohol Information for Teens by Lisa Bakewell Pdf

Alcohol Information for Teens, Second Edition provides updated information about alcohol and its effects on the body, brain, and behavior, including short-term consequences and long-term health risks to individual organs and mental well-being. It describes the risks and signs of emerging alcohol-related problems, offers information about treatments, and describesstrategies to prevent teen alcohol abuse. A special section offers facts and encouragement to children of alcoholics, and the book concludes with directories of resources for further help and information.

Author : Miriam Neff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 084236823X

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Helping Teens in Crisis by Miriam Neff Pdf

Ordinary families face extraordinary challenges when kids become teens in our dangerous world. A Christian counselor offers practical suggestions for prevention and intervention when crisis hits home.