Overview

This is a guide to identifying, treating and breaking the cycle of sexual abuse. Based on 30 years of professional experience in treating offenders and survivors of sexual assault and sexual molestation, Dr. Prendergast provides step-by-step guidelines and specialised treatment techniques most effective in producing change in this group of clients. Each technique is illustrated with pertinent case studies. This guide is intended for professionals who often lack specific training in the identification and treatment of both offenders and survivors of sexual abuse. Prendergast identifies the survivors of sexual abuse, explores the ""why sex"" inquiry and discusses the characteristics of the abuser. Each topic is treated by first presenting a fact or principle which is illustrated with a case study that exhibits the principle in practice. A broad range of topics essential to the treatment of offenders and survivors of sexual abuse are clearly explained in this book, including: 18 factors to be considered when working with survivors of sexual abuse; behavioural effects of unresolved but consciously remembered sexual abuse and unidentified sexual trauma; specialised interviewing techniques for survivors of sexual abuse; specific treatment techniques for four different categories of sexual abuse - homosexual abuse (both seductive and assaultive), assaultive sexual abuse, incest and long-term seductive sexual child abuse; ""self-confrontation"" as a new therapy approach for survivors; aftercare continuation and consistency; and therapist qualifications and cautions.

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Author:   Letitia C Pallone ,  William E Prendergast
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9781560243878

ISBN 10:   1560243872
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   13 October 1993
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Distinguishing Characteristics of the Survivors of Sexual Abuse: The “Who” of Treatment The Offender The Survivor Methods Survivors Use to Deal With Sexual Trauma, Conscious or Unconscious “Imprinting” as a Result of Early Sexual Seduction/Molestation and Its Effects on Adult Behavior Behavioral Effects of Sexual Trauma: Unresolved but Conscious Vs. Unidentified and Repressed Pre-Treatment Considerations Treatment Issues: Overview Ten Initial Steps in Survivor Treatment Specialized Treatment Techniques for Survivors: With a Focus on Unresolved Sexual Trauma and Unidentified Sexual Trauma Specialized Therapy Techniques, I Specialized Therapy Techniques, II Self Confrontation and New Image Formation Religion, Cults, and Satanism in Sexual Abuse Final Thoughts and Issues Appendix References Index Illustrations, Graphs, and Tables

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