It is difficult for any parent when their child self harms / self injures, but sometimes the child who self injures seems to have the perfect life and I found many parents at a loss as to how to cope. This book offers a broad overview of how to help your child if you discover they are self harming or self injuring - helps promote understanding, offers practical suggestions about how to support them at home, (often you have seen your doctor but then have to wait to see the specialist), the thoughts behind the behaviours and how to help the young person cope in a different way. It is useful for any health professional new to this issue or unsure how to proceed on a practical level.