Resolving Sexual Abuse: Solution-Focused Therapy and Ericksonian Hypnosis for Adult Survivors (Paperback)

~ Yvonne Dolan (Author)

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Product Description

The book provides specific and practical techniques, derived from solution-focused therapy and Ericksonian hypnosis, for the treatment of adult survivors of sexual abuse.
This approach enables clients to find relief from symptoms stemming from or related to the sexual abuse, to alter feelings associated with memories of trauma so that flashbacks become less intrusive, and to develop a positive, practical, and healthy future orientation. In short, clients experience healing and begin to live satisfying lives.

Yvonne Dolan works from the assumption that, despite the traumas they have endured, clients have the inner resources to create uniquely effective solutions to their problems. Both solution-oriented and hypnotic techniques are used to tap those resources in the context of a safe, respectful relationship. Clients are encouraged to trust themselves, to move at their own right pace, and to recognize and build on tiny signs of healing.

Ericksonian techniques are particularly powerful in enabling clients to resolve dissociated traumatic experiences, experience corrective development learnings, and turn the symptom of dissociation into a resource for healing. Solution-focused therapy ensures that clients not only resolve past sexual abuse but also form a clear map of functional behaviors and perceptions to replace trauma-based ones. Specific strategies are offered for treatment of post-traumatic amnesia, self-mutilation, sexual dysfunctions, memory problems, and a multitude of other symptoms.

While the treatment is primarily individual, supportive family members and friends are invited to sessions, where they learn to assist survivors in ways that are comforting and healing. Rather than obsessively going over the traumatic events of the past, both clients and supportive family members are guided to notice signs of improvement, to identify actions and words that are helpful, and to do more of what works. In addition, the therapist and client plan strategies for dealing with nonsupportive family members and with perpetrators.

In effect, Resolving Sexual Abuse shows therapists and clients how to imagine a healthy, satisfying future-and then move toward it with confidence and success.
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About the Author

Yvonne M. Dolan, M.A., a psychotherapist and consultant with a private practice in Denver, conducts training in the use of Ericksonian hypnosis and solution-focused therapy for treatment of sexual abuse throughout the United States. She is the author of A Path With a Heart: Ericksonian Utilization With Resistant and Chronic Clients.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (May 17, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393701123
• ISBN-13: 978-0393701128
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #84,767 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful resourse for therapists, December 30, 2000

By	Ted Weimann "Warrior Speed" (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was initially hesitant to read this book as I don't use hypnosis in my practice. However, I am now very glad I read it. It is well written, and provides helpful instruction in techniques to assist clients who are dissociativeduring the therapy session. It also detailed some skills one can teach clients to help cope with overwhelming emotional states. The author demonstrates considerable knowledge of the needs of this population, and great empathy and understanding. A very helpful resource. -Sharice Lee Author "The Survivors Guide: for adolescent survivors of sexual abuse."-

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An impprtant book to read for professionails in this field, September 5, 1999

By A Customer

There were many important fact and information that are needed ffor people working in this field. A much needed book . A follow-up is needed for advance work.