Healing from the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Healing from the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Author: Karen A. Duncan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2004-08-30

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0313067880

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The traumatic affects of childhood sexual abuse can remain and recur throughout life for women who have not healed emotionally. This book by a family therapist shares stories from 18 women abused as children, explaining that healing can occur at any stage of life, and that healing, itself, occurs in stages. The author offers guidance to recognize the long-lingering potential affects of childhood sexual abuse including depression, anxiety, dissociation, and chronic shock, and she explains steps to take for recovery. Also presented are letters from women who have healed or are in recovery. Sexual abuse by men, juveniles, and female perpetrators is discussed, as is how children may act out the abusive behavior taught by perpetrators. The incidence of abuse by family members is also addressed. Duncan explains the dual dilemma—moral and legal—that women face in exposing a sexual perpetrator within the family when not protected by the legal system due to statutes of limitations. She also discusses controversial topics including false memory and disclosure of memory to the perpetrator.

Rid of My Disgrace
Rid of My Disgrace

Author: Justin S. Holcomb

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1433515989

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Helps adult victims of sexual assault move from brokenness to healing. This book outlines a theology or redemption and includes an application of how the disgrace of the cross can lead victims toward grace.

The Courage to Heal
The Courage to Heal

Author: Ellen Bass

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 0091884209

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Based on the experiences of hundreds of child abuse survivors, The Courage to Heal profiles victims who share the challenges and triumphs of their personal healing processes. Inspiring and comprehensive, it offers mental, emotional and physical support to all people who are in the process of rebuilding their lives. The Courage to Heal offers hope, encouragement and practical advice to every woman who was sexually abused as a child and answers some vital questions, including: -How do I know if I was sexually abused? -Where does the decision to heal start? -How can I break the silence and who will listen? -How can I re-build my self-esteem, intimacy and capacity to love? -What therapy, support groups, self-help programmes or organisations are available?

Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse
Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse

Author: Elaine A. Heath

Publisher: Brazos Press

Published: 2019-03-19

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1493418343

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This accessibly written book illuminates the good news of healing and liberation the Bible offers survivors of sexual abuse. As an expert in pastoral ministry and a survivor of abuse herself, Elaine Heath handles this sensitive topic with compassion and grace. The book is illustrated with stories and insights from survivors, and each chapter ends with reflection questions and recommended activities. Previously published as We Were the Least of These, this repackaged edition includes a new contextualized introduction that explores how the book speaks into a vital cultural conversation (#MeToo).

Healing the Harm Done
Healing the Harm Done

Author: Jennifer Y. Levy

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9781413455472

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THE PURPOSE: To answer the questions and address the concerns of parents whose children have been sexually abused, including information about obtaining appropriate therapy and dealing with parents' own emotional concerns. Internet resources are also provided. SPANISH EDITION ALSO INCLUDED: This book contains a full Spanish-language version as well as the English version. Specialized Internet links to Spanish-language websites are included in the Spanish test. Links for the Website of "Healing the Harm Done" Links to Resources Cited in the Book American Psychological Association www.apa.org National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology www.nationalregister.org National Organization for Victim Assistance www.try-nova.org Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Ala-Teen www.aa.org Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers www.atsa.com MegaSkills (parenting and school achievement information) www.MegaSkillshsi.org National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization www.malesurvivor.org Effective Learning Systems (source for "Self Image for Children" relaxation audiotape) www.efflearn.com Enlaces en español American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (varios temas de interés) www.aacap.org/publications/apntsFam/index.htm (abuso sexual) www.aacap.org/publications/apntsFam/sexabuse.htm Arte Sano Recursos para sobrevivientes de la violación y la violencia sexual que buscan ayuda en español) www.arte-sana.com/recursos.htm Recursos para toda la familia www.familymanagement.com/facts/spanish/apuntes28.html Diez razones para no emplear castigo corporal www.familymanagement.com/espanol/razones.htm I Información del Dpto. de Educación de EE.UU. www.ed.gov/espanol/parents/academic/tareaescolar/tareaescolar.doc www.ed.gov/espanol/parents/academic/preescolar/part_pg9.html El sitio web de Centro Nacional de Salud Mental y Educación www.naspcenter.org/espanol/retencion.html Changing the FACE of Child Mental Health - New York City www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articulos_espanol.html Consejo para padres www.eduplace.com/parents/rdg/sp_succeed.html Texas Association Against Sexual Assault www.taasa.org/esp New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) www.noah-health.org/es/mental/disorders/violence Alianza Latina Nacional para Erradicar la Violencia Domestica www.dvalianza.org El Hogar de mi Hermana (My Sister's Place) Washington, D.C. www.mysistersplacedc.org/spanish/aboutussp.asp Centro de Mujeres del Area de Houston www.hawc.org Sitio del Albergue para Mujeres Maltratadas, Naples, Florida www.naplesshelter.org/spanish/index.htm Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP) www.wcsap.org Alcoholicos Anónimos www.aa.org

Overcoming Childhood Sexual Trauma
Overcoming Childhood Sexual Trauma

Author: Sheri Oz

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-09-25

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1136258310

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Go beyond the pain and fear of sexual abuse to heal the trauma Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can be a physically and emotionally painful soul-shattering experience that can traumatize a person for a lifetime. The Wall of Fear: Crossing the Wall from Trauma to Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse is a unique exploration of the subjective experiences of both client and therapist as they together travel the path to recovery. Therapists get a clear illustration of the therapy process while CSA survivors are offered a gauge with which to judge their own progress toward recovery. New therapeutic concepts are clearly presented and extensively discussed while sensitively charting the experiences of clients on the journey toward healing. As Winston Churchill once said, If you’re going through hell, keep going. The Wall of Fear charts the arduous progress of a survivor from the initial understanding that they need help and guidance, to choosing the correct therapist, to the emotional roadblocks most clients face on their own personal recovery from the hell of CSA. The authors team up to courageously provide readers with a comprehensive and candid portrait of their experiences of CSA therapy while demonstrating the approaches which effectively enhance healing. Features include schematic drawings of the stages of therapy, the client’s own diary from her youth through her therapy in adulthood, client drawings illustrating progress in therapy, and effective art exercises that can be used at the beginning of therapy. The text includes extensive references, useful appendixes, and a helpful glossary of terms for the layperson. Topics in The Wall of Fear include: the nature of sexual trauma (the new concept of the World of Trauma) growing up traumatizedand its effect on friendships, sexual development, dating, and mate selection couples’ relationships and sexuality selecting a therapist the new concept of The Wall of Fear closure coping with the therapy process parenting by CSA survivors and the impact on the next generation the subjective experiences of both therapist and CSA survivor The Wall of Fear stands as a testament that no matter what sexual trauma a person may endure, there is hope for recovery. This is insightful, crucial reading for survivors of CSA and therapists at all levels of expertise.

The Sexual Healing Journey
The Sexual Healing Journey

Author: Wendy Maltz

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2001-02-20

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0060959649

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Considered a classic in its field, this comprehensive guide will help survivors of sexual abuse improve their relationships and discover the joys of sexual intimacy. Wendy Maltz takes survivors step-by-step through the recovery process using groundbreaking exercises and techniques. Based on the author's clinical work, interviews, and workshops, this guide is filled with first-person accounts of women and men at every stage of sexual healing. This compassionate resource helps survivors to: Identify the sexual effects of sexual abuse Eliminate negative sexual behavior and resolve specific problems Gain control over upsetting automatic reactions to touch and sex Develop a healthy sexual self-concept

Reclaiming Pleasure
Reclaiming Pleasure

Author: Holly Richmond

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1684038448

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Go beyond surviving to reclaim your sexual self. If you have experienced sexual abuse, assault, harassment, or rape, you may feel disconnected from your sexual self—even if you’ve overcome the initial trauma of your experience. You are a survivor; but surviving is just the beginning. This book explores what comes next. Written by a psychotherapist and grounded in cutting-edge research, Reclaiming Pleasure picks up where other sexual trauma recovery books leave off. It offers practical tools to help you cultivate a sense of safety, security and trust in order to reclaim the vitality, pleasure and great sex you deserve. The book will also serve as your compass on a journey toward the rediscovery of desire, letting you explore what you want from others and for yourself. This groundbreaking book will help you: Understand the lasting mental, physical, sexual, and relational impacts of sexual trauma Move beyond feelings of shame Reclaim pleasure and reignite passion in your life Surviving is merely the first step in the process of recovery from sexual trauma. With this sex-positive and empowering guide, you are invited to take your recovery to the next level. You’ll feel emboldened by the desire for better sex, healthier relationships, and a more connected, pleasurable life.

Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook
Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook

Author: Erika Shershun

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2021-07

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1684036518

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Overcome shame and stigma; and bring a newly felt sense of safety, awareness, and life to your body. If you’ve experienced rape, sexual abuse, molestation, or sexual trauma, you may feel as if you’ve lost your sense of self. You may have difficulty setting boundaries or building satisfying sexual relationships. Sometimes, you may even feel like your body isn’t your own. You aren’t alone. The scars of sexual trauma exist not only in the mind, but also in the body. And in order to heal, build resilience, and discover a sense of hope, you must address both. Drawing on the powerful mind-body techniques of somatic therapy, The Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook is a step-by-step guide to overcoming the psychological effects of sexual trauma, and increasing positive body awareness and vitality. You’ll find tools to help you create an internal sense of safety and become more embodied and present. You’ll also discover ways to establish boundaries; move beyond intense feelings like shame, fear, and guilt; and deal effectively with triggers. Finally, you’ll learn how to cultivate self-compassion and the confidence needed to live your best life. What happened to you isn’t your fault, and it doesn’t define you. With the right tools, you can live a full and satisfying life beyond sexual trauma. This workbook will help guide you, every step of the way.

The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls
The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls

Author: Raychelle Cassada Lohmann

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2016-06-01

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 162625401X

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The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls offers healing, real-life stories from survivors and powerful, evidence-based tools to help you reclaim your life after sexual abuse or trauma. If you’ve been sexually abused or experienced sexual trauma, you may feel confused, angry, ashamed, and unable to move forward emotionally. You're not alone. Like many teens who’ve been abused, you may be tempted to keep the secret locked deep inside and feel uncomfortable discussing your struggles with others. If so, this book can help you find your voice. This empowering workbook will help you move past your trauma and serve as a comforting reminder that you are strong and resilient. Healing is possible—and with healing, comes victory. In this book, you’ll find true stories from other teen survivors, and in reading the stories you’ll find reassurance in knowing you aren’t alone in your experiences. You’ll also find practical and proven-effective strategies and exercises to help promote emotional healing and reclaim your sense of self. Sexual abuse or trauma may be a part of your past, but it doesn’t need to define who you are now. This book will help you as you start on the path toward healing so you can move forward with confidence.