A PSYCHOSOCIAL UNDERSTANDING OF SELF-INJURY AND TRAUMA

This book is a key resource for any student or practitioner in the helping professions who wishes to develop a holistic understanding of self-injury. 

Debunking common myths and stereotypes, Long uses an interdisciplinary approach to help readers understand the people behind the symptoms. The impact of interpersonal, societal, and intergenerational trauma is considered in depth, as are the key practical implications for research, policy and practice this understanding of self-injury brings.

Maggie Long is a lecturer at Ulster University, Ireland. Her work is cross-border and interdisciplinary, drawing on her background in both sociology and counselling.