Self-Injurious Behavior: A Bi-Modal Treatment Approach to Working with Adolescent Females

Abstract

The topic of self-injurious behavior (SIB), particularly among female adolescents, has been gaining widespread attention in mainstream culture (Favazza, 1998). However, limited research has been generated examining effective treatment modalities. Given the lack of information concerning treatment models, this article presents a bi-modal treatment approach with a female adolescent SIB client