Overview

How can we treat survivors of sexual abuse more effectively? Sexual abuse against females is a serious problem in society and there is a need for a greater understanding of the presentation and treatment of adult survivors of sexual abuse. In ""Female Survivors of Sexual Abuse"", Christine Baker combines her clinical experience with an innovative approach to the treatment of this problem. The book addresses the experience of 180 female adults who were sexually abused in childhood, and provides detailed analyses and treatment approaches. The subject matter is presented in an accessible and compassionate way, imparting personal opinion and experience. It covers: female survivors - their stories, and the evidence; integration, the alliance and the therapist; the survivor's journey to recovery; and the families, disclosure and the role of the mother. This work enables the reader to ""enter"" the experience of the survivors and follow their progress to recovery, while highlighting the ever-changing state of knowledge in this difficult area. It should be useful to practitioners and students of clinical psychology, counselling, and psychiatry.

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Author:   Christine D. Baker
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780415139830

ISBN 10:   041513983
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   09 May 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Part I: Introduction to the Book. Female Survivors: Their Stories, and the Evidence. Introduction: Background to the Book and its Aims. Fact and Fiction. Definitions and Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse. The Survivors Summary of Descriptive Variables in a Group of Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children. Long Term Effects of Sexual Abuse: Empirical, Theoretical, and Clinical Considerations. Part II: Integration, the Alliance, and the Therapist. Introduction: Model Integration and Therapeutic Alliance. Therapist's Personal Characteristics and Roles: My Experience. Part III: The Survivors' Journey to Recovery. The Recovery of Survivors: Application of a ""Three Stage"" Working Model. Victoria. Rose. Florence. Closing Remarks. Part IV: The Families, Disclosure, and Role of the Mother. The Survivors' Families and the Impact of Disclosure. Part V: Further Considerations. The ""Recovered/False"" Memory Debate. An Uncertain Future: Closing Remarks in Light of the Apparent Resilience of Paedophilia and the Role of Society. Epilogue. Appendix - Recommended Reading for Treatment Issues Raised in Chapters 9, 10, 11. Notes from Chapters. Bibliography."

Reviews

'This book provides new materials and new insights in an important clinical area. It is a highly original contribution, and will have an appeal to readers, especially therapists, interested in the area. It also has valuable practical points that therapists may use.' - Padmal de Silva

Author Information

Christine D. Baker is a consultant clinical psychologist practising in Jersey, providing a specialist service for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She is the co-editor of Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems, Routledge, 1993.

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