Counselling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Counselling in Practice series) [Paperback]

Claire Burke Draucker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761965815 | ISBN-13: 978-0761965817 | Publication Date: May 2000 | Edition: 2nd

Praise for the First Edition:

`There are a number of books which deal with the subject of childhood sexual abuse but few as readable and practical as this, which is a step-by-step guide to understanding the effects of childhood sexual abuse and helping survivors through the process of counselling form disclosure to resolution' - Child Abuse Review

The experience of childhood sexual abuse is a trauma that continues to have an impact on survivors throughout their lives. The Second Edition of this accessible, practical guide - fully updated and with a new chapter on the false memory debate - will enable counsellors to become adept at addressing the unique and complex needs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`This book is an accessible and practical guide to the issues of counselling survivors of sexual abuse.... The book makes a fresh contribution to odentifying the healing process for those in training to facilitate it. I would certainly recommend this book to someone who required an overview of the field in counselling' - Debate

`This is a book that should give those who find themselves working with sexual abuse survivors some tools and skills for the job' - Young Minds Magazine

`This book will be found valuable by all therapists and counsellors, not just those who have a special interest in childhood sexual abuse. Many will want to follow up the well-selected references the author gives. The detailed index will also help one to browes and read selectively' - Sexual and Relationship Therapy

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd; 2nd edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761965815
• ISBN-13: 978-0761965817
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,358,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Objective & Insightful, January 2, 2002

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This review is from: Counselling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Counselling in Practice series) (Paperback)

I found this books to be really excellent. It was not a general,...overview. It covered all known symptoms found in survivors, showing how these theories were based on hard statistics. It was amazing to see how far-reaching the effects are of child-abuse. Although written for professional councellors, it could be read by lay councellors and patients alike. I would really recommend this book to anyone with any interest in the effects of child abuse and how to help them.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary Reading, July 19, 2005

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This review is from: Counselling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Counselling in Practice series) (Paperback)

As an MSW student I was required to read this book for a class in childhood sexual abuse. I found the information provided to be clear, direct and critical to counselling survivors of sexual abuse.