When Your Child Has Been Molested: A Parents' Guide to Healing and Recovery [Paperback]

Kathryn Brohl (Author), Joyce Case Potter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 11, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0787971030 | ISBN-13: 978-0787971038 | Edition: Revised Edition

This is the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the best-selling guide for families of children who have been molested. First published in 1988, this new edition includes current research and information on the nature and effects of molestation on boys and girls, as well as proven techniques for therapy, healing, and recovery. Using everyday language, the authors provide information, comfort, and advice on how to put the pieces back together again after a child has been sexually molested.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A helpful guide for parents . . . and excellent source book for clinical and legal information on child sexual abuse. . . . Easy-to-understand but comprehensive." —Richard Bourne, J.D., Ph.D., legal consultant, Child Protection Program, Children's Hospital, Boston

"A solid book on a subject of vital importance." —Burton L. White, author of The First Three Years of Life and Educating the Infant and Toddler --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Using every day language, the authors provide information, comfort and advice for families on how to put the pieces back together again after a child has been sexually molested. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; Revised Edition edition (February 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787971030
• ISBN-13: 978-0787971038
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Abuse & Self Defense > Sexual Abuse
  • #83 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Dysfunctional Relationships
  • #84 in Books > Self-Help > Abuse

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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for any parent dealing with this situation, March 7, 2004

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This review is from: When Your Child Has Been Molested: A Parent's Guide to Healing and Recovery (Paperback)

I wish this book had been given to me the first time we started to uncover this mystery with my 4 1/2 year old daughter. Once we entered the "system" the experts seem to forget that the parents are starting at "ground zero" and have a lot to learn. Even after begining counceling, working with Children Services etc... there were so many unanswered questions and our personal struggle with denial - ("it can't be what she is describing".) This booked helped me so much, expecially the list of "signs". Thanks to this book, we were finally able to understand that many of the behaviors that our daughter was showing at the time stemed from her trauma, and helped us move through the process of healing. PLEASE READ THIS BOOK if you are going through this with your child. The most important aspects of the book for me were 1) the list of "signs" 2) reassurance that children don't usually make these stories up unless it was real and 3) that children don't tell the complete story at first - so they don't hurt the parents / and their own fear. Which is why it is so important to listen to your child and give them the love and assurance they need. ( and take the information your child is telling you seriously) In the end - this book helped us put most of the pieces together and helped more than the councelors to bring "peace" to us as we moved through the healing process, and reassured us that what we were feeling and the family process were actually normal. (and we were not alone)

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this before your child discloses the molestation, August 2, 2005

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This review is from: When Your Child Has Been Molested: A Parents' Guide to Healing and Recovery (Paperback)

I was unprepared to hear my 5 yr. old disclose that our neighbor had molested her. The Sheriff's department focused on her and as a parent I needed to understand what to do for her and for me. This book helps teach you how to respond to your child when they disclose. With so many children being molested, the likelihood is greater than you think. If you are not prepared, your emotions get in the way of supporting your child when they need it most. If I'd have read this book before, I would have responded differently. I recommend reading it even if your child hasn't been molested.....yet.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical guidance, July 24, 2007

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Deborah Gill - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Your Child Has Been Molested: A Parents' Guide to Healing and Recovery (Paperback)

This book had some great practical guidance for the family going through the trauma of child abuse. I highly recommend it!!