In Their Own Words: A Sexual Abuse Workbook for Teenage Girls [Paperback]

Karen Riskin (Author), Lulie Munson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 79 pages
• Publisher: CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America); 1 edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878685960
• ISBN-13: 978-0878685967
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough workbook that addresses issues critical to healing from sexual abuse, May 27, 2008

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M. Hedges (Annapolis, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Their Own Words: A Sexual Abuse Workbook for Teenage Girls (Paperback)

As I Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist I ordered this workbook for use with adolescent and young adult clients who have experienced or are experiencing some form of sexual abuse. Many people who read books about abuse (or who even begin therapy to deal with abuse-related issues) often voice the common complaint that they don't find enough in the way of strategies that address the multi-faceted, roller-coaster-like feelings experienced during this critical time of healing. I have been quite pleased with this workbook, as it normalizes symptoms of hurt, fear, frustration, anger, etc. -- rather than making someone feel like an outcast as they deal with their state of "brokenness". In Their Own Words is a positive, solution-focused workbook that addresses every area one could imagine regarding sexual abuse -- highly recommended!

I am now purchasing several workbooks to keep in my office, just to have them on hand. While this workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with therapy, it may also be beneficial with good, qualified mentoring or in group settings that are therapeutic in nature. It is possible to use this workbook without being in therapy (although there are several exercises related to working through the abuse with a therapist); however, I would recommend additional guidance in the case of younger adolescents.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool, September 21, 2008

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Tiara W. - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Their Own Words: A Sexual Abuse Workbook for Teenage Girls (Paperback)

I have used this workbook for multiple clients who were at different stages of processing and revealing their abuse. It works as a good supplemental tool.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful workbook, August 11, 2006

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Bay Frost "Bay" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Their Own Words: A Sexual Abuse Workbook for Teenage Girls (Paperback)

I bought this book even though I don't usually buy things that haven't been previously reviewed by customers. It is a nice book, I read through it abit and it looks pretty good, I would recommend it for teenage girls who are survivors of sexual abuse and maybe professionals who could have their young clients use them.
The book might be helpful along with therapy, if you are more private you could answer the questions on your computer or in a seperate notebook, this might be a helpful tip.