Providing the skills counsellors need to identify and manage shame, in the client and themselves, this book aims to enable the counsellor to release shame and to build shame resilience. Full of practical techniques, it is a skills-led handbook for practitioners who have little formal training in working with shame.
Focusing on the experiences of survivors of sexual and physical trauma, the book offers insights for counselors on rebuilding connections with oneself and others. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to facilitate recovery. Through practical guidance, it aims to help professionals understand and address the unique challenges faced by victims, promoting healing and reconnection.
Empowering Parents and Teachers to Protect Children from Child Sexual Abuse
Focusing on the protection of children, this informative guide equips parents and teachers with essential strategies to safeguard young ones. It emphasizes understanding typical sexual development in children, helping adults recognize warning signs of potential abuse. The book serves as an indispensable resource for anyone involved in a child's life, fostering awareness and proactive measures for their safety.
The updated edition offers an in-depth exploration of counseling practices for survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA), challenging stereotypes about abusers and victims. It emphasizes evidence-based insights into the prevalence of CSA and its lasting effects on adult survivors, providing a thoughtful framework for understanding and supporting those affected. This resource aims to enhance the effectiveness of counseling through a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding CSA.
The definitive guide to understanding childhood sibling sexual abuse. Author Christiane Sanderson provides an overview of the nature and dynamics of sibling sexual abuse, its impact and long term effects and how to improve therapeutic support for victims and families.
This essential guide shows how to be a better listener to adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Survivors share how the different types of abuse they experienced still affect their lives; renowned psychologist Christiane Sanderson reveals what their stories mean in practice, identifying common behaviours and advising how best to support them.
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse
This manual offers practical, skills-based approaches specifically designed for counselors. It emphasizes applied techniques that can enhance counseling effectiveness, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced practitioners seeking to improve their skills in real-world settings.