Posted by EmmyS on March 4, 2004, at 10:53:51
In reply to Self injury board? - Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on March 4, 2004, at 10:14:31
I so struggle with the concept of boards for SI. In theory it's a great idea to offer an environment for people with a problem to extend support to each other. But, sometimes in practice I *think* what happens is a domino affect of SI triggering.
I keep telling myself to research this in journals to see if someone has done evidence-based work in this area, but I've just not found the time...you know how that is.
I've seen this happen in another on-line community where friendships developed, then one person "fell off the wagon", and was soon followed by several younger members of the community. Whether this was mear coincidence or not - I have no clue. Moon cycles? Tidal basins? Cancelling of Sex in the City? Who knows.
People who SI really truly need support. I just can't figure out what's the best way to offer that on-line. I just don't know!
Emmy...in a quandry
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