Counselling Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

Third Edition

Christiane Sanderson

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 June 2006

Child abuse; Sexual abuse & harassment; Counselling & advice services; Psychotherapy

This updated and expanded edition provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of counselling survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). In a reasoned and thoughtful approach, common stereotypes of abusers and their victims are replaced with current knowledge on the incidence of CSA and its long-term impacts on adult survivors.

Christiane Sanderson explores the therapeutic relationship from building trust and meeting the client's needs to establishing boundaries, addressing transference issues and avoiding secondary traumatic stress. She evaluates various treatment approaches and techniques, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of group therapy. Stand-alone chapters provide in-depth coverage of:
* CSA's impact on survivors' sense of self and their relationships with others
* self-harming behaviour, including self-injury, substance abuse and eating disorders
* how memory is constructed and reconstructed, including the controversial issues surrounding recovered memories
* useful approaches to coping with fear and loss from working with other types of trauma
* normal sexual development and typical sexual difficulties for survivors
* working with shame and dissociation.

Counselling Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse honestly addresses the complex issues in this important area of work. It provides practical strategies for those new to counselling in this field and valuable new insights for experienced counsellors.

By: Christiane Sanderson
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 826g
ISBN: 9781843103356
ISBN 10: 1843103354
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 15 June 2006
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Christiane Sanderson BSc., MSc. is a lecturer in Psychology at the University of Roehampton. With 26 years' experience working in child sexual abuse, sexual violence, complex trauma and domestic abuse, she has run consultancy and training for parents, teachers, social workers, nurses, therapists, counsellors, solicitors, the NSPCC, the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Committee, the Methodist Church, the Metropolitan Police Service and the Refugee Council. She is the author of Counselling Skills for Working with Trauma, Introduction to Counselling Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma, Counselling Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and The Seduction of Children, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Reviews for Counselling Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: Third Edition

'Counselling Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse addresses the myths and mysteries while propelling a lifeline to both the health professional and the adult survivor. This is probably the most complete book on sexual abuse in publication.' - Nursing Ethics '...this excellent book...strikes a good balance between theory, data and practical advice for workers and includes illustrative case material and practical strategies for counsellors... It conveys both the experiences of survivors and the enormous amount that can be achieved. It is a stimulating and optimistic book which would be suitable for all workers in this important area.' - Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health