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Books for people who self-injure
The Scarred Soul: Understanding and Ending Self-inflicted ViolenceThe Scarred Soul: Understanding and Ending Self-inflicted Violence by Tracy Alderman
Buy new: £8.57 / Used from: £3.15
A decent self help book. Important to do the exercises.
Healing the Hurt within: Understand and Relieve the Suffering Behind Self-destructive Behaviour (How to Books (Midpoint))Healing the Hurt within: Understand and Relieve the Suffering Behind Self-destructive Behaviour (How to Books (Midpoint)) by Jan Sutton
Buy used from: £4.50
This one's ok - too many case studies for my liking though.
Bodies Under Siege: Self-mutilation and Body Modification in Culture and PsychiatryBodies Under Siege: Self-mutilation and Body Modification in Culture and Psychiatry by Armando R. Favazza MD MPH
Buy new: £12.10 / Used from: £9.44
A classic. Fascinating if you are academically minded.
Self Injury: Psychotherapy with People Who Engage in Self-inflicted ViolenceSelf Injury: Psychotherapy with People Who Engage in Self-inflicted Violence by Robin E. Connors
Buy used from: £10.99
Rather wacky psychobabble in my view.
Suicide and Attempted SuicideSuicide and Attempted Suicide by J.Mark G. Williams
Buy used from: £14.70
Not bad, recently updated.
Night Falls Fast: Understanding SuicideNight Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide by Kay Redfield Jamison
Buy used from: £4.26
A book on suicide in young people, by someone who really knows.
A Practical Workbook for the Depressed ChristianA Practical Workbook for the Depressed Christian by John Lockley
Buy new: £10.15 / Used from: £6.70
Not about self-harm, but essential if like me you are a Christian with problems in this area.
Self-Injurious Behaviors: Assessment and TreatmentSelf-Injurious Behaviors: Assessment and Treatment
Buy new: £41.80 / Used from: £38.79
A recent collection of academic papers. Show it to your psychiatrist.
A Bright Red Scream: Self-mutilation and the Language of Pain (A Virago V)A Bright Red Scream: Self-mutilation and the Language of Pain (A Virago V) by Marilee Strong
Buy used from: £2.26
This one's by a journalist. A good read, though a bit too much emphasis on sexual abuse.
Hidden Self-harm: Narratives from PsychotherapyHidden Self-harm: Narratives from Psychotherapy by Maggie Turp
Buy new: £15.03 / Used from: £12.05
Perceptive insights into a wide range of self-harming behaviours.