"A useful introduction for those who work with youth who participate in self-injurious behaviors. Serves as a reminder that the most important healing aspect is the therapeutic relationship with the healer." -PsycCRITIQUES    Adolescent Self-Injury  is unique in offering:    Detailed discussion of the complex trauma and its relationship to self-injury  Detailed assessment protocol to be used in educational settings  A chapter on creating pathways to care in schools and on college campuses      In this truly comprehensive guide, Dr. D'Onofrio approaches the topic of how first-responders treat adolescent self-injury. The book discusses some basics, such as what constitutes self-injury and how to engage an adolescent with these issues. The chapters outline how to recognize, treat, and approach this illness, and incorporate first-person stories from psychologists, teachers, and adolescents themselves.  (20080721)

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