Healing from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse: the journey for women

Abstract

Acknowledgment Dedication Preface Introduction The Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse Remembering the Trauma of Sexual Abuse A Legacy of Trauma: A History of Abuse Chronic Shock Symptoms and Dissociation The Stages of Healing Prolonged Problems from Childhood Sexual Abuse Ending the Pretense Exposing the Perpetrator: A Moral Decision, Legal Challenge, and Family Dilemma The Therapeutic Relationship The Voices of Women Appendix A: Trauma and Memory Appendix B: Distorted Thought Patterns Appendix C: Characteristics of a Healthy Family Appendix D: Symptoms of Chronic Shock Appendix E: Managing Anxiety Appendix F: Dissolving the Outrage Appendix G: Boundaries Appendix H: Suggestions for Family Members Appendix I: Forgiveness Appendix J: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Resources Endnotes Bibliography Index