healing from child sexual abuse, sexual violence and domestic abuse Sanderson, Christiane. creator text bibliography enk London, UK Philadelphia, PA Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2013 2014 monographic eng

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pages cm Counselling Skills for Working with Trauma is a practical, introductory guide to counselling survivors of child abuse, neglect, rape, sexual violence, sexual trafficking, religious sexual abuse, and domestic abuse. Written in an accessible style, it provides a comprehensive introduction to complex trauma accompanied by advice on how to create a safe environment in which survivors can learn the skills to restore control over trauma symptoms, to aid healing and post traumatic growth. The book covers all of the key principles including: understanding the role of dissociation in complex trauma; the role of attachment; managing flashbacks, panic attacks, nightmares and dissociation; responding to shame and guilt; managing relationships; and the impact of working with complex trauma. It explores how practitioners can work more effectively with trauma, and offers techniques and skills which can easily be integrated into different therapeutic models. Featuring highlighted top tips, common pitfalls and a range of exercises, this is an essential guide for all professionals working with child and adult survivors of trauma Christiane Sanderson. Includes bibliographical references and index. Sexual abuse victims Mental health Sexual abuse victims Counseling of Victims of family violence Mental health Victims of family violence Counseling of Post-traumatic stress disorder Treatment RC560.S44 S26 2014 616.85/83690651 9781849053266 2013019206 DLC 130520 20140723111923.0 17744798 eng