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Bodily Harm: The Breakthrough Healing Program For Self-injuries (Paperback)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Hyperion (Oct 24 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786885041
ISBN-13: 978-0786885046
Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.2 x 2 cm
Shipping Weight: 250 g

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Operating a clinic in the Chicago area since 1985, Conterio and Lader have developed a program for people who cut, burn and otherwise mutilate themselves. This behavior, in their view, is neither a disease nor an addiction, but rather "a matter of choice... a mechanism to cope with stress, relieve inexpressible feelings, and gain attention." The authors take this view not to blame the afflicted, but to emphasize that, in their "S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives" program, patients can and do "learn to make a different choice." This tack differs somewhat from those of some other recent books on the subjectAfor example, Steven Levenkron's Cutting (Forecasts, April 20)Ain rejecting the disease model that establishes self-injury as a disorder akin to obsessive-compulsive disorder or alcoholism. The line Conterio and Lader draw is a fine one, though, as they refer to self-injury as a "compulsion," and as the questions they pose to identify a self-injurer includes such phrases as "compulsively drawn," "get a 'high'" and "consume your thoughts." The authors describe an impressive treatment program, using a "toolbox" consisting of psychotherapy, a No-Harm Contract, an Impulse Control Log, Five Alternatives and many writing assignments. In a four-week program with follow-up care, they teach patients self-acceptance and verbal expression as a healthier alternative to self-injury. This is a thorough and helpful guide for patient, loved ones and therapists alike. Author tour.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Self-injury is one of our society's fastest-growing and most disturbing epidemics. Bodily Harm is the most authoritative examination of this alarming syndrome and the first to offer a comprehensive treatment regimen. Written by the directors of S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives, it clearly defines what cutting is and explains the kinds of emotional trauma that can lead to self-mutilation. Most importantly, Bodily Harm offers a course of treatment based on years of experience and extensive clinical research; as well as compassion, advice, and hope for the afflicted and their loved ones.

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4.0 out of 5 stars First, do no harm, Feb 26 2005

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Bodily Harm is a book every person who self injuriers, and for the people who love them. The book does a great job of explaining all the different things that can lead to self injury, the types of self injury, and why the some ways of dealing with self injury just doesn't work. The second part of the book explains their program ( the S.A.F.E. Alternatives program) and their believes on self injury and what they have found so successful with their past clients that self injured. It gives actual things you can do to stop injuring, that has helped so many. If you're interested in this subject, also try "Cut," the collection by McCrae titled "Children's Corner," and a book called "Bright Red Scream."

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4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD HELP, Feb 21 2004

By	Emily (PA) - See all my reviews

This is a very good self help book, just start with part two becasue part one is just all information. People who didn't like this book probably didn't really have the dirve to stop cutting anyway. You have to want to change, and it says that a million times. Yes, of course they promote their own program, but who wouldn't. It provides a ton of useful tools to quit self injuring. It even provieds sample impulse control logs and ways to interview a potential therapist. The only thing I dissagree with is that they do not consider SI to be an addiction, and I think that it is. Either way, the book is amazing.

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3.0 out of 5 stars worth a read, but a bit preachy, Jan 5 2003

By	"meteorology" (durham, nc) - See all my reviews

I read this book because I've been really interested in the topic lately from a mental health worker's persepctive. Although the authors seem extremely familiar with the phenomenon of self-injury and with the strategies that may help sufferers overcome the behavior, their writing style conveys a certain condescending preachiness. Placing self-injury on a continuum with other body modifications such as piercings and tattoos not only seems false, but is also rather culturally insensitive. Additionally, the main points of the book are stressed fairly early in the text and just keep resurfacing. It may have been better to leave out a few chapters and save some paper. ;)

On the plus side, the elements of the SAFE program that they outline sound like very helpful tips for those struggling with self-injury or for their family members. In addition, the case study-like vignettes about patients provided a human touch to the book.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time
I must stress that this is my opinion and my attitude towards self-injury is not exactly standard.

My first issue with this book is that it starts out in the same sappy way that... Read more

Published on Dec 5 2002 by lucretias

5.0 out of 5 stars It's not a cure.
Okay, I know that Wendy and Karen would both back me up in saying that this program is by no means a cure. Read more

Published on Aug 25 2002 by celticlabyrinth

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD BOOK!
i think this was a really great book. i learned alot from it. the one thing with self help books like this is that you shouldnt read them right when youre feeling like you are... Read more

Published on Feb 11 2002 by The Princess

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and helpful
I went to the SAFE program in 1998 and I have been injury free since then. The program changed my life and I originally read the book because I'm one of the case studies. Read more