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Self-Mutilation and Art Therapy Jennifer Eades and the overwhelming influence ofDiana Milia examines the effect of art therapy interventions with clients who harm their bodies. Her starting point is the definition of self mutilation itself. In many cultures, self mutilation is incorporated in sacrificial rituals as a means of healing the whole society. Body modifications such as scarification and tattooing are used in rites of purification, healing and maturity. Self mutilation may also be incorporated in performance art. Diana