On the Threshold of Hope : Opening the Door to Hope and Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

by Langberg, Diane Mandt

• ISBN13: 9780842343626
• ISBN10: 0842343628
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS

Summary

On the Threshold of Hopeoffers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Dr. Langberg's insights and the quotations from many survivors assure readers that they are not alone and that Christ, the Redeemer, can heal their deep wounds. Through stories, Scripture, questions, and encouragement, Dr. Langberg walks with survivors on the road to healing through Christ's love and power.

Author Biography

Diane Langberg, Ph.D., has been a licensed psychologist in private practice for twenty-five years and is the director of a group practice. Dr. Langberg writes the counselor column in Today's Christian Woman magazine and has also written Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Diane and her husband, Ron, live in Pennsylvania with their two sons, Joshua and Daniel.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
Approaching the Subject of Sexual Abuse
Getting Started	p. 5
On the Threshold	p. 9
How to Care for Yourself As You Read	p. 13
You Are a Survivor	p. 17
One Woman's Story	p. 23
Dealing with the Abuse
Telling Your Story	p. 33
What Happens after You Tell Your Story	p. 39
Understanding Some Terminology	p. 43
Dealing with Trauma	p. 51
Childhood Abuse	p. 59
What Did You Learn from Your Family?	p. 67
A Look behind the Scenes	p. 73
What Was Damaged in the Abuse?
Abuse Damaged Your Body	p. 85
Abuse Damaged Your Emotions	p. 99
Abuse Damaged Your Thinking	p. 111
Abuse Damaged Your Relationships	p. 119
Abuse Damaged Your Spirit	p. 129
What Does Healing Look Like?
Healing for Your Body	p. 139
Healing for Your Emotions	p. 149
Healing for Your Thinking	p. 159
Healing for Your Relationships	p. 167
Healing for Your Spirit	p. 177
Finding Others to Help
Finding a Good Counselor	p. 191
Suggestions for People Who Are Walking alongside a Survivor	p. 197
Some Final Thoughts	p. 207
Suggested Reading	p. 215
About the Author	p. 217
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