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Basically, this book is in two halves. The first half is incredible, easily worthy of 5 stars. The author approaches the topic of women who self-injure in a non-judgmental way--something that is rarely seen. She goes on to demonstrate an actual understanding of how a self-injurer's internal process

Did not finish. The author has a theory called Traumatic Reenactment Syndrome. Women reenact trauma inflicted upon them in childhood through a pattern of behaviors, etc. The TRS woman experiences the feeling that she is more than one person. I am a woman who hurts herself and yet I do not feel that

Very interesting perspective.

While parts of this book were informative and interesting, I think the name of the book was misleading. This was not a book about women who hurt themselves in general, but specifically a book about women who hurt themselves due to what the author calls "Trauma Reenactment Syndrome" (TRS). While this Leggi tutto

Very dense book with a lot of information some repetitive. But an incredible book for those who want to work with trauma victims (physical, neglect, sexual, etc..) who engage in self-injurious behaviors. I learned an invaluable amount that I will be able to use in practice. It took me a while to read Leggi tutto

i know all mine have 5 stars but honestly the books i red get better and better. her theory on Chronic Reanactment Syndrome i really dont think is a theory. its fact and im one of the patients who know it deep down. its very good too because she explains the proper wa to be a therapist so u understa Leggi tutto