Women and Self-Harm (The Women's Press Handbook Series)
by: Gerrilyn Smith, Dee Cox & Jacqui Saradjian
The Women's Press Ltd (1 May 1999)

This powerful book looks at the reasons why women self-harm and describes the experiences of those who do so.

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Secret scars: One woman's story of overcoming self-harm
by: Abigail Robson
Authentic (8 Mar 2007)

From five years old, Abbie didn't know who she was supposed to be. To deal with her lack of identity she turned to self-harm, using it as a form of control. Eventually she began the painstaking process of ceasing her behaviour and discovering her identity. She was finally able to say that she was free of self-harm.

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Healing the Hurt Within: Understand Self-Injury and Self-Harm and Heal the Emotional Wounds
by: Jan Sutton
How To Books Ltd: 2 Rev Ed edition (28 Oct 2005)

HTHW is a book for anyone who has ever dealt with self-injury on any level or even wondered about it. The inclusion of an enormous resource section, tips on healing, and even strategies for therapists to implement, makes this a truly comprehensive and useful book.

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Life After Self-Harm: A Guide to the Future
by: Ulrike Schmidt & Kate Davidson
Routledge: New Ed edition (18 Mar 2004)

This guide is written for individuals who have deliberately harmed themselves. Developed through a major research project the contents of the manual has been informed and shaped by many users and expert professionals.

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