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What is the best kind of therapy for people who self injure? I'm just curious; I hear that cognitive-behavioral is often used, especially if the causes of self-injury is depression, right? Or are there better methods available? Is anyone in CBT and what is it generally characterized by, as far as questions usually asked in the session? I'm not sure why I'm so curious about it--the psych major in me is interested, and I guess I'm trying to figure out what kind of strategy my counselor appears to be using, and if it's the best kind of therapy for me...I'm thinking he's taking a CBT approach, but I would like to hear what anyone else has to offer on the subject.
Any input is much appreciated. ![]()
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Over the years I expect I have had maybe 15 therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and some I cannot remember. Gestalts, behaviorists, cognitive behaviorists and eclectics. I have had many, many different diagnoses and those purporting to treat me often disagreed with what their predecessors told me.
I mention this because I learned something from each of them. I now no longer care much about the labels used. The only thing that is important is that I am able to develop a good relationship with the therapist and we are able to work together to achieve a good result. To be fair, I should disclose I have been told I do not have a personality conducive to therapy and excel at being a cantankerous curmudgeon. Nevertheless, I ask the therapists if they think they can help me and bring out the best from those who choose to help me. Good luck. |
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#3
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The book Helping Teens Who Cut by Hollander (on amazon) uses dialectical behavior therapy.
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CBT or DBT are the most common forms of therapy, relatively speaking that could be used for self injury treatment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-injury#Treatment CBT is about changing the cognitive distortions, or the way you think about yourself or your attitudes/behaviours. DBT includes some CBT type stuff, but is particularly effective for those with borderline personality disorder or emotional regulation issues (I'd probably benefit from this at times, I can go a bit crazy).
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#5
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You can try dbt...at dbtselfhelp.com
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Hi PR! Can you just ask your therapist what he is using? I did that once........
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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