Counselling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Counselling in Practice series) Book

A review of the First Edition... `There are a number of books which deal with the subject of childhood sexual abuse but few as readable and practical as this, which is a step-by-step guide to understanding the effects of childhood sexual abuse and helping survivors through the process of counselling form disclosure to resolution' - Child Abuse Review The experience of childhood sexual abuse is a trauma that often continues to have an impact on survivors throughout their lives. A major social problem, the experience is prevalent in the histories of individuals who seek counselling for whatever reason. Because of the possible pervasive and long-term effects that stem from the abuse, it is important that all counsellors become adept at addressing the unique and complex needs of survivors. The second edition of this accessible, practical guide has been fully updated and includes a new chapter on the false memory debate. Claire Burke Draucker identifies the significant healing processes - such as disclosing the abuse, reinterpreting it from an adult perspective, addressing issues related to the context of the abuse and making desired life changes - which are vital to achieve recovery. Each of these processes is discussed in conjunction with the most effective counselling interventions to facilitate resolution, and illustrated through the use of carefully-chosen case examples.Concentrating in particular on the individual counselling relationship, but with a chapter devoted to group counselling, the book identifies the techniques applicable to both male and female survivors and to varied types of sexual abuse. The result is a book which will be indispensable for all counsellors and student counsellors.Read More