Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition..., Michael Hollander PhD
Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition..., Michael Hollander PhD
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Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition
Using DBT Skills to End Self-Injury

Author: Michael Hollander PhD

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 8 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/06/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Discovering that your teen “cuts” is every parent’s nightmare. Your most urgent question is: “How can I make it stop?”Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury.Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the most effective treatment approach for cutting. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, how DBT can help, and what other approaches can be beneficial.You will learn practical strategies for talking to teens about self-injury without making it worse, teaching them skills to cope with extreme emotions in a healthier way, finding the right therapist, and helping reduce stress for your whole family.Incorporating the latest research, this second edition offers a deeper understanding of the causes of self-injury and includes new DBT skills.

About Michael Hollander PhD

Michael Hollander, PhD, a recognized expert in the treatment of self-injury, has worked with adolescents and their families since 1976. He helped to found the 3East DBT program at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, where he is director of training and senior consultant. He is assistant professor in the psychiatry faculties of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He trains mental health professionals in DBT worldwide. 

About George Newbern

George Newbern is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a television and film actor best known for his roles as Brian MacKenzie in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II, as well as Danny in Friends. As a voice actor, he is notable for his role as Superman on the Cartoon Newtork series Static Shock, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited. He has guest starred on many television series, including Scandal, The Mentalist, Private Practice, CSI: Miami, and Numb3rs. He holds a BA in theater arts from Northwestern University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Diana on December 08, 2016

I wanted to read this book to see if it could help me. It did. I know it is directed to larents who have children who cut, but if you're a cutter it can also help offer some insight to you about the situation, the whys and how to cope. The book is very clearly written, talking about DBT therapy and w......more

Goodreads review by K on March 15, 2015

This is an excellent book written for parents, but I feel it's a great resource for therapists as well. It provides language for talking to parents about where cutting comes from and how they can respond. Although much of the book focuses specifically on cutting behavior and Dialectical Behavior The......more

Goodreads review by Chase on October 01, 2008

a practical approach to helping cutters geared toward parents, but equally useful for professionals.......more

Goodreads review by theleighbrary on July 04, 2024

This is a great resource to support parents who have a child struggling with self-harm. If you are in this category, definitely first seek help from a qualified professional. Once you have found a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist or counsellor that your child and you trust, then reading this bo......more

Goodreads review by Cami on February 10, 2025

As a DBT-trained therapist who works with teens engaging in self-harming behaviors, I found this book good supplemental material with its focused nature. I appreciated the focus of the first half, which talked about assessing function, breaking down those who self-harm into categories of function, a......more

Quotes

“An invaluable resource for parents.” Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, professor and director emeritus, behavioral research and therapy clinics, University of Washington

“Provides the clearest, most helpful explanation I have ever seen of why teens engage in self-injury—and how parents can help them stop. A must-read for parents of teens who cut.” Matthew K. Nock, PhD, Department of Psychology at Harvard University

“In addition to his lucid explanation of DBT principles, I value his wise suggestions for helping siblings, extended family, friends, and school personnel deal with a teen’s self-injury. I recommend this book.” Barent W. Walsh, PhD, executive director, The Bridge of Central Massachusetts 

“Dr. Hollander is wise and empathic…He provides hopeful, practical treatment recommendations based on the latest science. He gives parents the gift of his insight into a complex and ever-increasing problem.” Blaise Aguirre, MD, author of Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents

“A reassuring, well-written resource…Teachers, health-care practitioners, and parents of teens in general may also benefit from the information and sound advice Hollander presents.” Library Journal, praise for the first edition

“A reassuring, well-written resource for parents seeking answers, information, and help.” Publishers Weekly, praise for the first edition

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