Group Treatment for Adult Survivors of Abuse: A Manual for Practitioners

by Laura Pistone Webb, James Leehan

Overview

The long-term effects of child abuse are addressed holistically in this positive volume, which provides a tested treatment model that has been successful in assisting many adult survivors to neutralize or reverse the traumatic effects of early abuse.

The authors provide case studies to demonstrate the cumulative, debilitating and long-term effects of the abuse experience, and the value of accessible group therapy in conjunction with an individual treatment programme. Webb and Leehan also discuss the advantages and complications of group treatment for this particular client population, suggest strategies for management and containment, and include an important chapter on therapist self-care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803951716
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	07/16/1996
Series:	Interpersonal Violence Series , #14
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword - Christine A Courtois Effects of Child Abuse for Adult Survivors Goals for Therapy Groups Advantages and Challenges of Using the Group Process Strategies for Intervention The Group Leader Group Leader Self-Care

Editorial Reviews

Presents a new model for assisting survivors with neutralizing and even reversing the effects of early abuse trauma. Uses case studies to demonstrate the relationship between the abuse experience; the cumulative, debilitating, and long-term effects that hinder personal maturation; and the value of accessible group therapy in conjunction with an individual treatment program. Includes a chapter on self-care for group leaders. Paper edition (unseen), $18.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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