Self-Mutilation: Clinical Examples and Reflections

Bernard S. Arons, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 35, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1981.35.4.550

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Self-destructive, masochistic behavior has concerned and confused psychotherapists for many years. The author presents four cases of extreme self-mutilating acts: three cases of self-mutilation of the eyes and one case of self-amputation. The literature in the area is reviewed and the author highlights the theme that apparent self-destructive behavior may be self-preserving.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 35 • Number 4 • 1981, pp. 465–612

Pages: 550 - 558

PubMed: 7325269

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Published in print: 1981, pp. 465–612

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Bernard S. Arons, M.D.^*

Washington, D.C.

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Faculty Member, Department of Psychiatry, Saint Elizabeths Hospital; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, George Washington University Mailing address: Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D.C. 20032.

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Self-Mutilation: Clinical Examples and Reflections

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