Helpful insight into this topic and the pain that lies underneath the action. Gave useful tools and ideas for how to help anyone struggling.

The authors do a really good job of including pop culture content and icons making the material relatable to youth. It is also very easy to read and follow along, especially with the addition of in-text activities and writing prompts. There is a good flow to the material and the incorporation of grounding is especially important. The self-harm inventory is an excellent concept, though a checklist may prompt the use of otherwise unknown behaviors. Some of the items are very vague (i.e., "interfering with a wound that is healing") while others may be unrecognized by the youth as self-harming behaviors (i.e., "neglecting yourself"). The one thing I thought could be added was the potential for combining emotion regulation identification and activities with the mindfulness component of the book.

This is a quite comprehensive guide as to how to apply mindfulness as a way to deal with self-harm in teenagers. The step-by-step worksheets are clear to understand and easy to follow. As a therapist and mindfulness teacher, I would recommend this workbook in conjunction with therapy. It can be used as a stand-alone guidebook for teenagers who had previously self-harmed and would like to learn how to prevent future episodes.

This book is perfect for any teen struggling emotionally. I work in a middle school and know that many in this age group are too proud to ask for help. I think that this book can be a tremendous asset, as it teaches the teen how to practice mindfulness anywhere and explains the benefits without being preachy.

I am not a psychologist, but I've struggled with self-harm since I was a teen and this is the most comprehensive resource I've come across that addresses harm reduction and mindfulness strategies in a helpful manner. There's so many different questions and worksheets and strategies that if one thing doesn't help a person, something else in this book will.