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 110
... person shouldn't put energy into his career . It is important to derive satisfaction from our work — it is one of the cornerstones of life . But when a person completely derives his iden- tity and worth as a human being from his work ...
... person shouldn't put energy into his career . It is important to derive satisfaction from our work — it is one of the cornerstones of life . But when a person completely derives his iden- tity and worth as a human being from his work ...
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... person to hear your story . It isn't unusual for the first person learning of the incest to be a total stranger . You may open up to the person sitting next to you on a bus or to the friend of a friend . " Something about the person ...
... person to hear your story . It isn't unusual for the first person learning of the incest to be a total stranger . You may open up to the person sitting next to you on a bus or to the friend of a friend . " Something about the person ...
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... person who abused you , in public , under stressful conditions . Despite these limitations , some survivors have proceeded with legal action . Before you decide to do so , consult with your therapist about how the experience may affect ...
... person who abused you , in public , under stressful conditions . Despite these limitations , some survivors have proceeded with legal action . Before you decide to do so , consult with your therapist about how the experience may affect ...
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 |