Year: 2013 Source: Journal of Humanistic Counseling.(2010).49(1):112-126. doi: 10.1002/j.2161-1939.2010.tb00091.x SIEC No: 20130001

Many counselors lack a clear understanding of the phenomenon of self-injury. This article presents results of a qualitative study examining the experiences of young adult women who engage in self-injurious behaviors. Interpretation of the participants’ narrative data offers insight into the value of a humanistic approach to counseling this population.