Liz Quish - Overcoming Self-harm and Suicidal Thinking: A practical guide for the adolescent years

First published in 2015 by Hammersmith Health Books an imprint of
Hammersmith Books Limited
14 Greville Street, London EC1N 8SB, UK
www.hammersmithbooks.co.uk

2015, Liz Quish

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The information contained in this book is for educational purposes only. It is the result of the study and the experience of the author. Whilst the information and advice offered are believed to be true and accurate at the time of going to press, neither the author nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may have been made or for any adverse effects which may occur as a result of following the recommendations given herein. Always consult a qualified medical practitioner if you have any concerns regarding your physical and mental health.

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data: A CIP record of this book is available from the British Library.

Print ISBN 9781781610565
Ebook ISBN 9781781610572

Commissioning editor: Georgina Bentliff
Designed and typeset by: Julie Bennett, Bespoke Publishing Ltd
Cover design by: Julie Bennett, Bespoke Publishing Ltd
Index: Dr Laurence Errington
Production: Helen Whitehorn, Path Projects Ltd
Printed and bound by: TJ International Ltd, UK

I would like to extend my gratitude to Mary Mulcahy and Catherine Anne OConnell, two exceptional and passionate facilitators on the Adlerian Psychology Programme at LIT Tipperary. Thank you both for your encouragement and validation and sparking what has now become my passion.

I would also like to thank the teaching staff of PCI College for their support and feedback as I worked tirelessly to achieve my Counselling and Psychotherapy Degree. A special note of thanks to one of my core lecturers, Willie Egan; your sense of humour and compassion are admirable. Thank you for displaying such empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard!

Dr Fergus Heffernan, you are a true inspiration and a very special person; thank you for sharing your life story and insights. I learned so much from you and will be eternally grateful that our paths crossed.

My practice supervisors, Marie OConnor and Frances Burke, thank you for listening, encouraging, validating and gently challenging me.

To my parents and siblings Sean, Mary and Steven, thank you for all that you taught me long before I learned the theory!

To Paul, my husband, thank you for believing in me, for all the cups of tea, and for feeding me as I endeavoured to complete this book. Thank you for making me realise that dreams can and do come true.

Sincere gratitude to Georgina of Hammersmith Books for realising the importance of the subject matter of this book.