Acquire Today Responding To Self-Harm In Children And Adolescents: A Professional's Guide To Identification, Intervention And Support Outlined By Steven Walker Disseminated As Paperbound

Selfharm is a growing problem in children and young people but it can be hard to understand and difficult to recognise,


Responding to SelfHarm in Children and Adolescents will help professionals to understand selfharm and respond appropriately, It covers what the risk factors are, including social exclusion, and who is most likely to selfharm, Information on what selfharm is and what causes it, including mental health issues, problems in childhood and trauma, is included, The book also covers how to recognise selfharm and how to immediately respond in an emergency, and different intervention methods are explored, Finally, the author discusses means of support, including how parents and friends can help,


This accessible guide provides clear and easily digestible information and practical advice to any professional working with a child or young person who is suspected of, or actually selfharming.
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