Disclaimer: The following content covers sensitive topics related to self-injury. If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm or suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help immediately. Call or text 988 to connect with someone at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Self-injuring behavior can be triggered by a variety of causes. These can include mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may also be caused by the presence of other issues such as substance abuse, bullying, or chronic trauma. In some cases, self-injury can simply be an expression of overwhelming emotions that are not readily expressed through healthier coping mechanisms. Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health offers outpatient self-injury treatment in Sharon, Massachusetts.
Our Massachusetts mental health condition program provides flexible support for those living with self-harm tendencies who do not need crisis support. Call 855.520.0531 to find help now.
Understanding the Causes of Self-Injury
Self-injury, also known as self-harm, is often a sign of deeper emotional distress. It’s not a mental health condition in itself but a behavior that indicates a need for better coping strategies. Some common causes include:
- Emotional distress or turmoil, such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related conditions
- Difficulty managing emotions
- A history of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
- Feelings of loneliness, emptiness, guilt, or worthlessness
- Perfectionism
- A desire to escape or avoid difficult emotions or situations
- A sense of self-hatred
It’s important to remember that self-injury is not a solution to any problem. The roots of the behavior need to be addressed for long-term healing and success. Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health provides comprehensive outpatient self-injury treatment so you can manage your mental health without putting your life on hold.
Flexible Support When You Need It
Everyone’s journey to better mental health is unique. That’s why we offer flexible support tailored to your individual needs. We offer a few levels of outpatient care that cater to your unique situation, from partial hospitalization to intensive outpatient care.
Our Approach to Self-Injury Treatment in Massachusetts
Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health’s comprehensive treatment program is built on evidence-based therapies that have been proven effective in treating self-injury and its underlying causes.
Evidence-Based Therapies
Our therapists use a range of therapies in self-injury treatment, including:
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills – DBT is a type of talk therapy that helps you learn to better manage and regulate intense emotions.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) – CBT is another type of talk therapy designed to help change distressing thought patterns and behaviors in order to improve emotional health.
- Solution-focused therapy – This type of talk therapy focuses on finding solutions to current problems and developing healthier coping strategies.
- Internal family systems (IFS) – This therapy helps you gain insight into and better manage difficult emotions by recognizing and working through inner conflicts.
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) – This therapy uses mindfulness-based techniques to help you become more accepting of your emotions and learn how to move forward in life.
We utilize all of these approaches in group settings to help you develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve your emotional regulation, and address any underlying issues that may be contributing to self-harming behaviors.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
For those who have experienced trauma, our trauma-informed therapy tracks can provide a safe space to process these experiences and learn to cope with their effects in a healthy, constructive way.
Trauma-informed therapy helps provide realistic, less intrusive methods to avoid causing additional distress while still helping individuals work through traumatic experiences in a safe way.
Mindfulness Practices
Mindfulness practices are an integral part of our treatment program. By focusing on the present moment, mindfulness can help you manage stress, reduce negative thinking, and improve your overall mental wellbeing.
Reaching out for help is the first step towards recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with self-injury, please reach out to Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health today.
Call Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health to Enroll in Self-Harm Treatment
At Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health, we understand the unique needs of those living with self-injury behaviors. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment program provides the support you need to overcome self-harming behaviors and learn healthier ways to cope. Call 855.520.0531 or complete our online form today to verify your insurance and get the help you need.