Using The “Cycle of Self-Harm” to Understand Target Behaviors

In addition to behavior chain analyses, another option we can use to better understand and work with target behaviors (e.g., self-injury, eating disorders, addictions) is identifying how they fit into Lisa Ferentz's "Cycle of Self-Harm."

In this video, Dr. May gives a brief overview of the cycle of self-harm, compares it to behavior chain analyses, and offers an example of how it can be used.

Trigger warning:
There will be mention of self-injury, blood, and scars.
There will NOT be any photographs or explicit descriptions of self-injury.
Use your WISE MIND to determine if watching this video is right for you.

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Reference:
https://www.theferentzinstitute.com/