NCJ Number
154811
Editor(s)
M Hunter
Date Published
1995
Length
214 pages
Annotation
This book provides theories and treatment innovations for working with adult survivors of sexual abuse, and directions for intervention.
Abstract
The book contains chapters on sexual problems of adult survivors, including dysfunction and compulsivity. It also examines survivors with personality disorders, chemically dependent survivors, male survivors, and partners of survivors. Included in those categories are chapters on: (1) Sexual Trauma Within the Context of Traumatic and Inescapable Stress, Neglect, and Poisonous Pedagogy; (2) Treating Sexual Dysfunction in Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault; (3) Dissociation and Treatment of Compulsive Reenactment of Trauma: Sexual Compulsivity; (4) Uncovering the Relationship Between a Client¦s Adult Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Childhood Sexual Abuse; (5) Treatment of the Very Difficult Sexual Abuse Survivor; (6) Stages of Recovery and Relapse Prevention for the Chemically Dependent Adult Sexual Trauma Survivor; (7) Strengthening the Heartline: Working With Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Their Partners; and (8) The Need for a Multidimensional Approach to the Treatment of Male Sexual Abuse Survivors. References, index, biographical data about the editor and the contributors