In my body-oriented psychotherapy practice, I often refer clients to acupuncture and moxibustion when there is self-injurious behavior like cutting or burning. There is some research on the efficacy ...

Self-destructive behavior is when a person takes actions that are sure to harm themselves. It can range from isolating themselves from others to harming their own body and behaviors such as gambling.

Self-Injury is defined as a deliberate, non-suicidal behavior that inflicts physical harm on one's body to relieve emotional distress. This type of self-harming behavior does not involve a conscious ...