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.