Beyond Sexual Abuse: Therapy With Women Who Were Childhood Victims (Wiley Series in Psychotherapy and Counselling) [Hardcover]

Derek Jehu (Author)

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Publication Date: November 1988 | ISBN-10: 0471919136 | ISBN-13: 978-0471919131 | Edition: 1

Presents empirical findings and clinical experience gained from a three-year study of 51 previously sexually abused women--and provides the elements of a flexible treatment program. Demographic characteristics, families of origin, sexual abuse experiences, and psychosocial problems are considered--followed by an assessment and treatment package for each major category of problems. Problems are categorized as mood disturbances, interpersonal difficulties, and sexual dysfunctions. Treats interpersonal problems with a range of procedures including cognitive restructuring, and training in skills of communication and problem-solving.

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Presents empirical findings and clinical experience gained from a three-year study of 51 previously sexually abused women--and provides the elements of a flexible treatment program. Demographic characteristics, families of origin, sexual abuse experiences, and psychosocial problems are considered--followed by an assessment and treatment package for each major category of problems. Problems are categorized as mood disturbances, interpersonal difficulties, and sexual dysfunctions. Treats interpersonal problems with a range of procedures including cognitive restructuring, and training in skills of communication and problem-solving.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (November 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471919136
• ISBN-13: 978-0471919131
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,750,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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