"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-injuryDetailed assessment protocol to be used in educational settingsA 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.