Helping Teens Who Cut (eBook)

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 Hospital in 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.

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