Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-255) and index.
Contents
A Therapeutic Approach Based on Empowerment -- Meeting a Potential Client -- Sexual Abuse of Boys -- Empowerment: The Foundation of Recovery -- Your Responsibilities as a Therapist -- Completing an Initial Assessment -- Interview with Referring Party -- Assessment Session -- Individual Therapy -- Determining When to Use Individual Therapy -- Increasing the Likelihood of Success in Individual Therapy -- Sample Session Format -- Addressing Problem Behaviors -- Group Therapy -- Determining When to Use Group Therapy -- Planning a Group -- Developing a Base of Potential Members -- Recruiting Group Members -- Setting Group Goals -- Leading a Group Session -- Preparing a Child to Leave Group Therapy -- Working with Parents and Significant Adults -- Developing a Therapeutic Alliance with the Parent -- How a Parent Can Help -- Working with Other Significant Adults -- Handling Challenges -- Individual Therapy -- Group Therapy -- Challenges Related to External Factors -- Administrative Challenges -- Structured Activities to use in Therapy -- About the Activities -- Why Structured Activities Are Important in Therapy -- Activity Format and Presentation -- Activities -- Definitions -- TV Interview -- Completing a Self-Evaluation -- Creating Group Rules -- Establishing a Ritual for Starting or Ending Sessions -- Brainstorming Power Behaviors -- Coping Through Relaxation -- Affirmations -- Letting Go of Blame -- Taking Responsibility for Yourself -- Forgiving Yourself -- Feelings Wheel -- Feelings and Behavior -- Creating a Slang Chart.
Summary
Offers clinical guidelines for addressing the unique needs of this population. The techniques and exercises outlined are specifically designed to help sexually abused boys overcome feelings of helplessness, fear, and vulnerability and regain a sense of personal power. From publisher description.