ABSTRACT
The quote above was taken from an online listserv for mental health professionals. Although we know a lot of information about NSSI-where it comes from, how to assess the behaviors, and which treatments are helpful-there is little information available for the family members of those who self-injure. Mental health clinicians have important considerations regarding families when working with individuals who self-injure. For example, what aspects of family dynamics leads into an individual selecting NSSI, should families be in treatment, what information and support do families need when they have a child or family member who self-injures?
