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Episode 9: Episode 9: Self Injurious Behaviour
February 28th, 2019 | Season 1 | 24 mins 31 secs
self injurious behaviour
Individuals living with a history of trauma and emotional pain cope day to day with the use of a variety of strategies. Some will use coping mechanisms that are considered harmless, while others will engage in less safe strategies. Self injurious behaviour is a response that many would find difficult to understand. It is best viewed as a maladaptive response to overwhelming and intolerable emotions.