Victims No Longer: Men Recovering from Incest and Other Sexual Child AbuseWritten by an American psychotherapist and group therapy leader, this book offers advice to men who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It aims to help them to identify and validate their childhood experiences; explore strategies of survival and healing; work through issues such as trust, intimacy and sexuality; establish a support network for continued personal recovery; and set goals for the future. |
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Page 94
... confusion . The adults in his environment behave in a reasonably consistent fashion . Inconsistencies can be resolved by asking ques- tions . There is a sense that the world is safe and can be understood . The abused child must attempt ...
... confusion . The adults in his environment behave in a reasonably consistent fashion . Inconsistencies can be resolved by asking ques- tions . There is a sense that the world is safe and can be understood . The abused child must attempt ...
Page 128
... confusion , which profoundly influences adult relationships . We have spoken of how children make logical ... confused when his behavior is regarded as inappropriate . After all , that is what was being de- manded in the past . Acting on ...
... confusion , which profoundly influences adult relationships . We have spoken of how children make logical ... confused when his behavior is regarded as inappropriate . After all , that is what was being de- manded in the past . Acting on ...
Page 156
... confusing your listener stop you ; it doesn't really matter how the story comes out . Any confusion can be straightened out later . For now , it is important that your story be told to someone any way at all . As you become more ...
... confusing your listener stop you ; it doesn't really matter how the story comes out . Any confusion can be straightened out later . For now , it is important that your story be told to someone any way at all . As you become more ...
Contents
Introduction I | 1 |
Myths and Realities II | 11 |
KEITHS STATEMENT | 25 |
Copyright | |
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References to this book
Child Abuse Trauma: Theory and Treatment of the Lasting Effects John Briere No preview available - 1992 |