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  Title

  The courage to heal : a guide for women survivors of child sexual abuse

  Author

  Bass, Ellen.  

  Publisher:

  Harper,

  Pub date:

  c2008.

  Pages:

  xxxiv, 606 p. ;

  ISBN:

  9780061284335

  Item info:

  2 copies available at Sugar Grove Campus --Todd Library and Aurora Campus.
  

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    HQ72 .U53 B37 2008	1	Book	Available, On shelf

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  ISBN:

  9780061284335

  ISBN:

  0061284335

  029:

  AU@ 000042876348

  029:

  NZ1 13098725

  Personal Author:

  Bass, Ellen.

  Title:

  The courage to heal : a guide for women survivors of child sexual abuse / Ellen Bass & Laura Davis.

  Edition:

  4th ed., 20th anniversary ed.

  Publication info:

  New York : Harper, c2008.

  Physical description:

  xxxiv, 606 p. ; 24 cm.

  Contents:

  Healing is possible -- Using the writing exercises -- Using guided imagery -- Taking Stock & Taking Care.-- Effects: recognizing the damage ; Coping: honoring what you did to survive ; Survival skills for healing ; Working with a counselor. -- The Healing Process -- An overview ; The decision to heal ; The emergency stage ; Remembering ; Believing it happened ; Breaking silence ; Understanding that it wasn't your fault ; The child within ; Grieving ; Anger ; Disclosures and truth-telling ; Forgiveness? ; Spirituality ; Resolution and moving on. -- Changing Patterns. The process of change ; Self-esteem and trusting yourself ; Getting in touch with your feelings ; Trauma and the brain ; Learning to live in your body ; Healthy intimacy ; Reclaiming your sexuality ; Children and parenting ; Relating to your family now, and over time. -- For Supporters of Survivors. The basics ; For partners. -- Courageous Women. Judy Gold ; Eva Smith ; Anna Stevens ; Sachiko O'Brien ; Soledad ; Janel Robinson ; Evie Malcolm ; Diane Hugs ; Kyos Featherdancing ; Randi Taylor ; Michelle and Artemis ; Rifat Masoud ; Lorraine Williams ; Vicki Malloy ; Cassondra Espinoza ; Pauline Szumska ; Sheila O'Connell. -- List of poems.

  Summary:

  This work is a comprehensive guide that offers hope and encouragement to every woman who was sexually abused as a child, proving that healing is possible. Weaving together personal experience with professional knowledge, the authors provide explanations, suggestions, and support throughout the healing process. The book contains first-person stories drawn from interviews and the authors' work with survivors. An overview of healing tools such as imagery, meditation, and body-centered practices is also included.

  Held by:

  TODD AURORA

  Subject term:

  Child sexual abuse--United States.

  Subject term:

  Women--United States--Psychology.

  Subject term:

  Adult child abuse victims--United States.

  Added Entry-Personal Name:

  Davis, Laura, 1956-

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