Schedule
Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (12/6/2019 - 12/6/2019) Location: CHARL HOOD 1311
Sat, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (12/7/2019 - 12/7/2019) Location: CHARL HOOD 1311
Description
This course studies the dynamics of the adolescent female self-mutilator in today's society. Key areas of study are: (1) What is self-mutilation, (2) Who is the self-mutilator; diagnostic factors, (3) How the disorder develops and progresses, (4) Reactions of others, (5) Attachment patterns and family dynamics, and (6) Treatment resources. Course materials are based on: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (M. Linehan), Self-Mutilation: Theory, Research and Treatment (Walsh and Rosen), Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation (Levenkron). The class presents clear and comprehensive information on the causes and effective treatment resources for this behavior based on the most current and relevant information from noted experts in the field.