Hidden Self-Harm: Narratives from Psychotherapy - Softcover

Turp, Maggie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853029017 ISBN 13: 9781853029011

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

This practical and accessible book of case studies takes a new look at self-harm, focusing particularly on the under-explored area of `hidden' self-harming behaviour. These behaviours may not be immediately identifiable as self-harm by counsellors, therapists or their clients, but Maggie Turp shows how recognition and understanding of hidden self-harm can improve practice with those affected.

The author begins by discussing extracts from infant observation studies that reflect on the role of maternal care in encouraging the tendency towards self-care. A series of detailed case studies follows, including a client who has a serious eating disorder, a client who abuses recreational drugs, works excessively to the detriment of his mental and physical health and sustains a series of unconsciously invited 'accidents', and one caught up in 'self-harm by omission', who fails to 'take care' and delays seeking vital medical care. The clinical accounts highlight the importance of attending to the client as a whole person and of building on the self-caring tendency that has prompted him or her to seek help in the form of counselling or psychotherapy.

Written from a psychoanalytic perspective, but using straightforward language, Hidden Self-Harm is a valuable resource for social workers, psychologists, teachers, nurses and lay helpers as well as for counsellors and psychotherapists.

About this title

From the Author

Maggie Turp is a London-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist and supervisor in private practice. She began her career in psychology and social work and has worked extensively in the field of mental health.

About the Author

Maggie Turp is a Lecturer in Counselling at the University of Reading and a psychotherapist and supervisor in private practice. She began her career in psychology and social work and has worked extensively in the field of mental health. Her training in psychoanalysis began at the Tavistock Centre and was completed at the Institute for Psychotherapy and Social Studies. Maggie is known particularly for her development and extension of the work of D.W. Winnicott. Her publications include a number of journal papers and one previous book, Psychosomatic Health: The Body and the Word.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1853029017
• ISBN 13: 9781853029011
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240