British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 49(3), 2021, pp.445-455.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
This study aimed to explore student perceptions of self-harm to gain an in-depth understanding of their views, inform anti-stigma campaigns and promote help-seeking behaviour. Ten individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Students’ perceptions were characterised by a number of themes, including global and local culture, judgment in relation to people and behaviours, and defining self-harm. Findings suggest that current definitions of self-harm should incorporate emotional pain in their explanations to more fully encompass students’ understanding. Further, anti-stigma campaigns should be mindful of culture and focus on addressing both perceptions of those who self-harm, and the behaviour itself. Educational environments might
(Edited publisher abstract)
This study aimed to explore student perceptions of self-harm to gain an in-depth understanding of their views, inform anti-stigma campaigns and promote help-seeking behaviour. Ten individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Students’ perceptions were characterised by a number of themes, including global and local culture, judgment in relation to people and behaviours, and defining self-harm. Findings suggest that current definitions of self-harm should incorporate emotional pain in their explanations to more fully encompass students’ understanding. Further, anti-stigma campaigns should be mindful of culture and focus on addressing both perceptions of those who self-harm, and the behaviour itself. Educational environments might be well placed to implement stigma reduction campaigns and promote help-seeking.
(Edited publisher abstract)
British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 39(1), February 2011, pp.41-51.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
... counselling courses at a UK university. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis, and experiences were characterised by themes including the nature of self-harm, stopping self-harm, and organisational issues. The article describes the findings using examples from the transcripts. The study indicates that working with clients who self-harm raises significant challenges for the counselling
The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of a group of counsellors regarding working with clients who engage in self-harming behaviour, in order to gain an understanding of what it is like to work with this client group. Using a qualitative methodology, six individual semi-structured interviews were carried out with a sample of participants identified through person centred counselling courses at a UK university. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis, and experiences were characterised by themes including the nature of self-harm, stopping self-harm, and organisational issues. The article describes the findings using examples from the transcripts. The study indicates that working with clients who self-harm raises significant challenges for the counselling profession.
The authors consider what research tells us about the increased prevalence of suicide and self-harm among adolescents, including what the possible risk factors may be. They evaluate research into screening for individuals who may be at-risk, and the effectiveness of aftercare treatment for those who self-harm. They describe how suicidal behaviour can be managed, and suicide prevented. They also draw useful connections between research into psychiatric disorders and childhood behavioural problems, and self harming in adolescence and adulthood. This practical and evidence-based book is intended for all those who are working to support children and young people at risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviour, including social workers, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, health
The authors consider what research tells us about the increased prevalence of suicide and self-harm among adolescents, including what the possible risk factors may be. They evaluate research into screening for individuals who may be at-risk, and the effectiveness of aftercare treatment for those who self-harm. They describe how suicidal behaviour can be managed, and suicide prevented. They also draw useful connections between research into psychiatric disorders and childhood behavioural problems, and self harming in adolescence and adulthood. This practical and evidence-based book is intended for all those who are working to support children and young people at risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviour, including social workers, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, health visitors, GPs, nurses, teachers and parents.