Moving on after childhood sexual abuse: understanding the effects and preparing for therapy

Moving on After Childhood Sexual Abuse provides a clear explanation of the developmental effects of childhood sexual abuse as well as the role of psychological therapy. This book will therefore assist the reader in making informed decisions about seeking treatment and setting personal goals for therapy, as well as appreciating the demands involved in the process of change. INDICE: Part I: Childhood Sexual Abuse, An Introduction and Overview. Introduction: About This Book and How To Use It. Childhood Sexual Abuse - A Definition and Overview. The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse Upon the Individual. Beyond the Individual, Child Sexual Abuse and Society. Review and Exercise. Part II: Childhood Sexual Abuse and Child Development. An Introduction to Child Development. Models of Child Development. What Happens if Things go Wrong? RiskFactors and a Useful Summary. Review and Exercise. Part III: Childhood SexualAbuse and Adulthood. Introduction. Symptoms and Diagnoses. Focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Focus on Personality Disorder. Putting it All Together - A Joined Up Approach. Review and Exercise. Part IV: Psychological Therapy. Introduction. Psychological Therapies. Some Ground-rules for Psychological Therapy. More Issues to Consider Before Starting Therapy. Review and Some Final Thoughts. Further Information, Links and Contacts.

• ISBN: 978-0-415-42483-7
• Editorial: Taylor and Francis
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 216
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés