Self-Injury Help

Do you intentionally cut, burn or otherwise injure yourself?
Do you want to replace it with something healthier and with fewer consequences?

Self-Injury (SI) is also known as Cutting, Self-Harm (SH), Self-Mutilation (SM), Self-Inflicted Violence (SIV), Self-Injurious Behaviour (SIB), and Parasuicide.

Why do people self-injure? People self-injure for a wide variety of reasons. It is most important is for us to understand all the reasons that YOU harm yourself rather than focusing on why others may self-injure. This understanding will lead to the treatment plan that will be most helpful for you.

Treatment begins with a thorough psychological assessment during which I’ll ask you:

• How do you physically injure yourself
• When & how frequently
• Where
• Why might you be doing it (it’s okay if you don’t know, we can explore this together)
• Much more …

Self-Injury Resources

Websites

• LifeSigns
• American Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse
• Self-Injury & Related Issues (SIARI)

Phone

• 1-800-DONT-CUT (1-800-3668-288)

Books

• Bodily Harm: The Breakthrough Healing Program For Self-Injuries
• Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation
• When Your Child Is Cutting: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Overcome Self-injury

If you or someone you love is ready to stop self-injuring, I am ready to help.
Call or email to schedule an initial consultation session via the Contact page.