Choosing to Heal : Using Reality Therapy in the Treatment of Sexually Abused Children

by Ellsworth, Laura

• ISBN13: 9780415956147
• ISBN10: 0415956145
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-06
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The number of sexual abuse disclosures by children has been increasing at a steady rate. Therapists are faced with the dilemma of limited resources and training to help them best serve this vulnerable population. Choosing to Heal breaks new ground as the first resource to use Reality Therapy and Choice Therapy in focusing on the treatment of sexually abused children. Mental health professionals are provided with numerous techniques and strategies to utilize during the treatment process. Parents, caretakers, teachers and anyone helping children heal from sexual abuse can obtain an understanding of the process in simple and understandable language. Choosing to Heal is a must-have resource for anyone helping a child heal from sexual abuse.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
About the Author	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
An Introduction to Choice Theory and Reality Therapy	p. 1
Sexual Abuse and Coping Mechanisms	p. 21
Survival and Self-Preservation	p. 41
Connecting and Caring	p. 55
Personal Empowerment	p. 73
Freedom of Choice	p. 89
Fun, Curiosity, and Sexual Development	p. 105
Reporting Abuse: Ethics and Cultural Competence	p. 119
References	p. 131
Therapeutic Tools and Worksheets	p. 137
Index	p. 163
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