Self-harm is one of those topics that can feel scary to talk about — for clients and therapists.
Today's conversation is a tender one. We’re exploring self-harm from a therapist’s perspective and why it’s rarely about “attention” — and always about pain that needs understanding. Jess and Ryan talk about what self-harm really is (and isn’t), why people use it to cope, common misunderstandings, and how therapists think about safety without jumping straight to panic or punishment.
Tune in for an honest, gentle, and stigma-free look at a topic that deserves compassion — not fear 💕
Hosted by: Dr Ryan Bittinger (they/them) and Dr Jess Erb (she/her)
Cover art by: Una Grace Norona (she/her)
Produced and edited by: Denise Danda (she/her)
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