Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Self-injurious behavior;
Abstract
This paper is an attempt to raise awareness of the presence of self-injury in Western societies. Causes, symptoms, related diagnoses, and treatment of self-injurious behaviors will be discussed. Most importantly, however, this paper is meant to challenge and, ultimately, decrease the stigma surrounding SD and increase empathy and compassion for the self-injuring person.
Due to constraints of this research paper, the author focuses on female self-injurers and excludes information on self-injury in mentally retarded individuals and prisoners.
Year of Submission
1999
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
Ann Vernon
Date Original
1999
Object Description
1 PDF file (35 pages)
Copyright
©1999 Eva Schoen
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Schoen, Eva, "Secret pain : understanding and treating self-injurious behaviors in women" (1999). Graduate Research Papers. 1470.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1470
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Counseling Commons, Education Commons, Mental Disorders Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Commons
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