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Self-Harm

A practical, compassionate guide for parents of teens

Published by Big Sky Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

‘A much needed resource empowering readers with powerful insights, a road map of practical strategies and above all else hope.’
Karen Young – child & adolescent anxiety specialist

Helping teens and tweens cope when times are tough. Wisdom infused, hope-filled and research driven.
If you have a child who is struggling with self-harm, I want to remind you that you are your child’s greatest advantage. What you do and how you respond matters. This book was written for you and your family.
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a global mental health concern with studies conservatively indicating 10% of young people experiment with self-harm. The ways in which young people self-harm are wide and varied, and a challenge many families now have to face. It remains distressing and difficult for parents and caring adults to understand, as it seems to go against every innate instinct of self-protection and survival.
In this book, award-winning speaker, author and educator Michelle Mitchell has combined her 20 years’ experience, with the latest research, interviews with experts and stories from professionals and everyday families, to give parents and teachers fresh insights into how-to prevent, understand and respond to self-harm.
Full of evidence-based strategies, this unique resource will provide parents with the facts, practical help and comfort they need.
Michelle answers questions like –
• Why does my child want to hurt themselves?
• Is self-harm about attention seeking?
• What do I say if I suspect self-harm?
• Why is self-harm so addictive?
• How do I manage their safety?
• How do I best take care of siblings and other family members?
• When is it necessary to seek support?

Michelle goes where few have gone before, in tackling the distressing, confusing and fraught issue of self-harm in our young people … Michelle has done us all a great service in bringing us this invaluable title. Melinda Tankard Reist (Author, Speaker, co-founder Collective Shout)

Michelle … gives a strong and poignant voice, not only to those who are self-harming, but also to the ones who love them. This book traverses that gap. It is an intelligent, thoughtful, and much-needed resource, empowering all who read it with powerful insights, a road map of practical strategies, and above all else, hope. Karen Young (Author, Speaker, Parenting and Child & Adolescent Anxiety Specialist)

About The Author

Michelle’s books and resources have been called an ‘encouraging and guiding light’ for parents and professionals. She has a marvellous way of speaking truth in a way that all appreciate National Day of Thanks
The Importance of Five More Squats Michelle Mitchell says parents should think of a young person’s life like a big gym session (with lots of squats), and a parent like a personal trainer. Just like a personal trainer, a parent needs to help their child develop a tolerance for ‘the burn’ that comes from doing life’s squats. Child Magazine Michelle
Mitchell’s book SELF HARM is a much needed really valuable exploration of one of the most misunderstood and frightening behaviours that occurs for many young people on their adolescent journey. Michelle’s wisdom, warmth and compassion mirror what is really needed for those who are supporting a young person who is self-harming. This is a must for families, schools and community organisations that work with young people. Together we can all make a positive difference with really accurate knowledge and understanding that is found is this excellent book. Maggie Dent (Author, Educator and Parents and Resilience Specialist)
Parents are often frightened and overwhelmed when they discover their child is self-harming. It is an issue that is not spoken about enough. This book is packed with research, expert advice and very brave personal stories, which will provide many parents with support and hope. Michelle has done an incredible job in addressing a very sensitive topic.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Big Sky Publishing (October 4, 2023)
  • Length: 212 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781923004306

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