Self harm is worryingly common in young women, and is often used as a way of easing emotional suffering. "Self Harm: A Psychotherapeutic Approach" explores the issues involved from the perspective of a psychoanalytical psychotherapist. Fiona Gardner examines these issues through extensive clinical material and an analysis of the social and cultural influences behind self-harm. This book will be of interest to all those working with those who are harming themselves, including psychotherapists, school counselors, social workers and mental health clinicians.
