Treating Sexually Abused Children and Their Nonoffending Parents Vol. 16 : A Cognitive Behavioral Approach

by Deblinger, Esther; Heflin, Anne

• ISBN13: 9780803959293
• ISBN10: 080395929X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-10-01
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

Summary

"This book is an invaluable resource that can be used immediately by every therapist who works with sexually abused children. The clearly described treatment protocol, which is firmly grounded in sound theory and supported by empirical evidence, is a significant step forward in our ability to help sexually abused children and their families. I highly recommend it." --Benjamin E. Saunders, National Crime Victims Research and

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Lucy Berliner
Preface and Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	1	(10)
Overview Of Child Sexual Abuse	1	(3)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	4	(2)
Theoretical Model	6	(5)
Overview of Treatment Model	11	(15)
Clients for Whom This Treatment Approach Is Most Appropriate	11	(3)
Course of Treatment	14	(1)
Therapeutic Components	15	(7)
The Therapist's Roles	22	(4)
Initiating Therapy	26	(23)
Therapy Environment	26	(1)
Establishing Collaborative Relationships	27	(1)
Setting Limits	28	(3)
Assessment	31	(7)
Presenting Evaluation Findings	38	(1)
Presenting Treatment Rationales	39	(10)
Child Intervention: Therapeutic Components	49	(64)
Overview	49	(2)
Coping Skills Training	51	(20)
Gradual Exposure and Cognitive and Affective Processing	71	(33)
Education Regarding Child Sexual Abuse, Healthy Sexuality, and Personal Safety Skills	104	(9)
Nonoffending Parent Intervention: Therapeutic Components	113	(97)
Overview	113	(1)
Coping Skills Training	114	(22)
Gradual Exposure	136	(22)
Behavior Management Skills: Understanding Your Child's Behaviors	158	(52)
Joint Parent-Child Sessions	210	(25)
Rationale	210	(3)
Assessing Parental Readiness for Joint Sessions	213	(2)
Preparing Parents for Joint Sessions	215	(5)
Assessing the Child's Readiness and Preparing for Joint Sessions	220	(2)
Contents of Joint Sessions	222	(5)
Including Siblings in Joint Sessions	227	(3)
Family Reunification	230	(2)
Termination	232	(3)
Conclusion	235	(4)
References	239	(6)
Index	245	(10)
About the Authors	255