Models of correction and prevention of self-injurious behavior

Abstract

We present a review of models of correction of self-injurious and suicidal behavior. Cognitive-behavioral approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance-based group therapy focused on enhancing emotional regulation and rising emotional awareness, dialectical behavioral therapy directed at rising emotional awareness, improving interpersonal relationships and teaching adaptive ways of coping with emotions, functional analysis and functional communication training. Psychodynamic approach includes mentalized-based treatment, transference-focused psychotherapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and cognitive-analytic therapy. Model of family therapy based on theory of attachment and multilevel model of intervention are considered. We discuss general and specific aspects of prevention of self-injury in clinical and normal populations. Requirements for the development of self-injury prevention programs for schools are listed.