Hidden self-harm : narratives from psychotherapy / Maggie Turp.

By:

Turp, Maggie

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003.Description: 1 online resource (239 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

1417502991
9781417502998
9781846423642
1846423643
9781853029011
1853029017

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Hidden self-harm.DDC classification:

616.85/82 22

LOC classification:

RC552.S4 T87 2003eb

NLM classification:

2003 B-597
WM 165

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Contents:

Hidden Self-Harm; Contents; Acknowledgements; Dedication; 1. Introduction; 2. What Do We Mean by 'Self-Harm'?; 3. The Capacity for Self-Care: Observations of Esther; 4. Bodily Integrity and Psychic Skin: Observations of Esther; 5. Themes and Theoretical Frameworks; 6. Trauma and Dramatic Repetition: Working with Lorraine; 7. The Skin in Question: Working with Ellen May; 8. Acting, Feeling and Thinking: Working with Tracey; 9. A Body in Pieces: Working with Peter; 10. Self-Harm by Omission: Working with Kate; 11. Reflections on Case Study Themes.

12. The Self-Harming Individual and 'The System'Bibliography; Subject Index; Author Index.

Summary: This practical and accessible book of case studies takes a new look at self-harm, focusing on the under-explored area of 'hidden' self-harming behaviour. The roots of self-care in maternal care are investigated using the method of psychoanalytic infant observation. The case studies that follow revolve around examples of low-level self-cutting, self-hitting, eating distress and 'self-harm by omission', including unconsciously invited accidents and failures to 'take care' and to seek appropriate medical care. As well as attending to self-harming symptoms, the author highlights the importance of.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-233) and indexes.

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12. The Self-Harming Individual and 'The System'Bibliography; Subject Index; Author Index.

This practical and accessible book of case studies takes a new look at self-harm, focusing on the under-explored area of 'hidden' self-harming behaviour. The roots of self-care in maternal care are investigated using the method of psychoanalytic infant observation. The case studies that follow revolve around examples of low-level self-cutting, self-hitting, eating distress and 'self-harm by omission', including unconsciously invited accidents and failures to 'take care' and to seek appropriate medical care. As well as attending to self-harming symptoms, the author highlights the importance of.

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