Praise for the Second Edition: `This is a user-friendly, readable, practical guide to assist survivors of childhood sexual abuse that will be particularly useful to students and practitioners who are new to this field′ - Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health `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 counselors, 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 browse and read selectively′ - Sexual and Relationship Therapy The experience of childhood sexual abuse is a trauma which continues to have an impact on survivors throughout their lives. The pervasive and long-term effects that stem from sexual abuse make it vital that counselors become adept at addressing the unique and complex needs of survivors. In this Third Edition of Counselling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Claire Burke Draucker and Donna S Martsolf identify the significant healing processes which are essential to achieve recovery. These include: " disclosing the abuse " reinterpreting it from an adult perspective " addressing issues related to the context of the abuse; and " making desired life changes. Each of these processes is discussed in conjunction with the most effective counselling interventions to facilitate resolution. Carefully chosen case examples demonstrate the appropriate use of interventions in practice. The Third Edition includes a wealth of new material covering memory retrieval, outcome research, multicultural counselling, emerging therapeutic approaches, and neuroscience and counseling. Dynamics and difficulties in the therapeutic relationship are also discussed in great depth.

"The book is clearly written and provides a fine introduction to the issues attendant on counseling survivors of sexual abuse. It is up-to-date and comprehensive without being plodding and avoids the cant that can bedevil the topic" —CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY "Counseling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Third Edition, is an accessible, practical guide to helping these victims through the healing process. This book will be a useful tool for professionals dealing with the counseling and/or treatment of sexually abused clients" —SirReadaLot.org The experience of childhood sexual abuse is a trauma which continues to have an impact on survivors throughout their lives. The pervasive and long-term effects that stem from sexual abuse make it vital that counselors become adept at addressing the unique and complex needs of survivors. In this Third Edition of Counseling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Claire Burke Draucker and Donna S. Martsolf identify the significant healing processes which are essential to achieve recovery. These include disclosing the abuse; reinterpreting it from an adult perspective; addressing issues related to the context of the abuse; and making desired life changes. Each of these processes is discussed in conjunction with the most effective counseling interventions to facilitate resolution. Carefully chosen case examples demonstrate the appropriate use interventions in practice. The Third Edition includes a wealth of new material covering memory retrieval, outcome research, multicultural counseling, emerging therapeutic approaches, and neuroscience and counseling. Dynamics and difficulties in the therapeutic relationship are also discussed in great depth. The author's web site can be found at http://www.kent.edu/nursing/Faculty/Bios/draucker.cfm.

This updated and expanded edition provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of counselling survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). In a reasoned and thoughtful approach, this book honestly addresses the complex issues in this important area of work, providing practical strategies valuable and new insights for counsellors.

Praise for the Second Edition: `This is a user-friendly, readable, practical guide to assist survivors of childhood sexual abuse that will be particularly useful to students and practitioners who are new to this field′ - Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health `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 browse and read selectively′ - Sexual and Relationship Therapy The experience of childhood sexual abuse is a trauma which continues to have an impact on survivors thoughout their lives. The pervasive and long-term effects that stem from sexual abuse make it vital that counsellors become adept at addressing the unique and complex needs of survivors. In this Third Edition of Counselling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Claire Burke Draucker and Donna S Martsolf identify the significant healing processes which are essential to achieve recovery. These include: " disclosing the abuse " reinterpreting it from an adult perspective " addressing issues related to the context of the abuse; and " making desired life changes. Each of these processes is discussed in conjunction with the most effective counselling interventions to facilitate resolution. Carefully chosen case examples demonstrate the appropriate use of interventions in practice. The Third Edition includes a wealth of new material covering memory retrieval, outcome research, multicultural counselling, emerging therapeutic approaches, and neuroscience and counseling. Dynamics and difficulties in the therapeutic relationship are also discussed in great depth.

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 powerful book deals with the issue of how Christians, especially those called to counsel, can help survivors of sexual abuse find healing and hope. From 20 years of experience, the author demonstrates how counselors can walk alongside people deeply wounded by sexual abuse as they face the truth about who they are, who their abuser was, and who God is as the Savior and Redeemer of all life. Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse issues a strong call to the church at large to walk with survivors through the long dark nights of their healing.