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Author Duncan, Karen A., 1955-

Title Healing from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse : the journey for women / Karen A. Duncan.

Publication Info. Westport, Conn. : Praeger, [2004]
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.764 D911H    Check Shelf
Description xiv, 244 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [237]-240) and index.
Contents 1. The trauma of childhood sexual abuse -- 2. Remembering the trauma -- 3. A family legacy -- 4. Chronic shock symptoms and dissociation -- 5. The stages of treatment and healing -- 6. Prolonged problems from childhood sexual abuse -- 7. Ending the pretense -- 8. Moral, legal, and family issues related to exposing a perpetrator -- 9. The therapeutic relationship -- 10. The voices of women -- Appendix A. Trauma and memory -- Appendix B. Distorted thought patterns -- Appendix C. Characteristics of a healthy family -- Appendix D. Symptoms of chronic shock -- Appendix E. Managing anxiety -- Appendix F. Dissolving the rage and anger -- Appendix G. Boundaries -- Appendix H. Suggestion for family members -- Appendix I. Forgiveness -- Appendix J. Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Subject Child sexual abuse -- Psychological aspects.
Adult child sexual abuse victims -- Counseling of.
Child Abuse, Sexual -- therapy.
Adult.
Child Abuse, Sexual -- psychology.
Psychotherapy -- methods.
Survivors -- psychology.
Women.
ISBN 0275980847 alkaline paper
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