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The Self-Injury Experiences of Young Adult Women: Implications for Counseling

✍ Scribed by CRAIGEN, LAURIE M. ;MILLIKEN, TAMMI F.

Publisher
American Counseling Association
Year
2010
Tongue
English
Weight
125 KB
Volume
49
Category
Article
ISSN
1931-0293

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✦ Synopsis

Many counselors lack a clear understanding of the phenomenon of self‐injury. This article presents results of a qualitative study examining the experiences of young adult women who engage in self‐injurious behaviors. Interpretation of the participants' narrative data offers insight into the value of a humanistic approach to counseling this population.

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