Includes bibliographical references and index.

Working with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse- Front Cover -- Working with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse -- Tittle page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- FIGURES -- TABLES -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Structure of the Book -- Chapter Construction -- PART I: Contextualization: Defining Child Sexual Abuse, Developing the Therapeutic Intervention, Assessing Treatment Needs -- Chapter 1: Child Sexual Abuse -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Defining Child Sexual Abuse -- 1.3 Types of Sexual Abuse -- 1.4 Child Sexual Abuse: Effects on the Child -- 1.5 Child Sexual Abuse: Effects on the Adult Survivor -- 1.6 Factors Influencing the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse -- 1.7 Explication of Terms -- 1.8 Conclusion -- Chapter 2: Therapeutic Intervention Model -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Treatment of Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse -- 2.3 Developmental Process of the Therapeutic Intervention Model -- 2.4 Theoretical Framework of the Therapeutic Intervention Model -- 2.5 Integrating Therapeutic Techniques -- 2.6 Implementation of the Therapeutic Intervention Model -- 2.7 Practical Notes to the Therapist -- 2.8 Conclusion -- Chapter 3: Assessing Treatment Needs -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Defining the Concept of Abuse Profile -- 3.3 Structuring an Abuse Profile -- 3.4 The Identification of Treatment Needs Inventory for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (ITNISSA) -- 3.5 Combining the Results from the 6 Stages of the ITNISSA -- 3.6 Planning the Treatment Intervention -- 3.7 Conclusion -- PART II: Implementing the Therapeutic Intervention Model -- Chapter 4: Initial Stages of the Therapeutic Intervention Model -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Establishing the Therapeutic Context -- 4.3 Creating Protective Measures -- 4.4 Assessment.

4.5 Therapeutic Session Structure for Working with the Initial Stages of the Therapeutic Intervention Model -- Worksheets on Initial Stages of the Therapeutic Intervention Model -- Chapter 5: Working with Memories and Denial -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Discussion on Memories -- 5.3 Memory Triggers -- 5.4 Reactions to Memory Triggers -- 5.5 Discussion on Denial -- 5.6 Therapeutic Session Structure for Working with Memories and Denial -- Worksheets on Memories and Denial -- Chapter 6: Working with Stages of Child Sexual Abuse -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Stages of Child Sexual Abuse -- 6.3 Therapeutic Session Structure for Working with Stages of Sexual Abuse -- Worksheets on Stages of Child Sexual Abuse -- Chapter 7: Working with Prominent Problematic Emotions -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Discussion of the Prominent Problematic Emotions -- 7.3 Therapeutic Session Structure for Working with Prominent Problematic Emotions -- Worksheets on Prominent Problematic Emotions -- Chapter 8: Working with Life Areas Affected -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Discussion of the Different Life Areas Affected -- 8.3 Therapeutic Session Structure for Working with Life Areas Affected -- Worksheets on Life Areas Affected -- Chapter 9: Working with Complicated Life Roles -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Discussion on Complicated Life Roles -- 9.3 The Significance of Attachment -- 9.4 Attachment and Complicated Life Roles -- 9.5 Therapeutic Session Structure for Working with Complicated Life Roles -- Worksheets on Complicated Life Roles -- Chapter 10: Working with Integration and Termination -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Integration -- 10.3 Termination -- 10.4 Therapeutic Session Structure for Working with Integration and Termination -- Worksheets on Integration and Termination -- Index.

This book provides a framework for addressing the extended treatment needs of adult survivors of child sexual abuse. It is based on a therapeutic intervention model that provides flexibility for therapists to work according to their training and skills set while incorporating practical techniques structured around the needs of survivors. The book begins by providing therapists with crucial information about sex abuse survivors--such as ethical considerations, types of abuse, the stages of abuse, and the effects of the abuse on the child--as well as a method useful in the putting together of an abuse profile which ultimately assists in identifying treatment needs. The second part of the book provides client homework exercises for treatment and covers working with memories; denial; problematic emotions such as guilt, self-blame, and shame; depression and anxiety; sexuality; as well as parents, partners, and more. This accessible yet comprehensive guide will be of utmost use to mental health professionals who work with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2021. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.