<i>“My entire life has moulded the person that I am”</i> : Narrations of non‐suicidal self‐injury and complex trauma in individuals with complex posttraumatic stress experiences
Four primary themes were established: (1) Voiceless, invisible, and out of control within the dysfunctional system during childhood, (2) "shaky foundation" leading to future traumas, (3) the link between complex trauma, mental health difficulties, and NSSI, and (4) Regaining autonomy and a sense of control in managing NSSI. The findings highlight the importance of adopting a flexible and person-centred treatment that addresses the specific needs of these individuals. The treatment plan should empower individuals to improve their control and autonomy and support them to live a meaningful life.
Authors
- Cheryl Hunter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1918-9662)
- Susanne Langer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3036-430X)
- Nusrat Husain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9493-0721)
- Filippo Varese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7244-598X)
- Peter Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1407-0985)
- Reem Alharbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4101-1745)
Institutions
- Manchester Metropolitan University (GB)
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.12583
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.61