Shattered Innocence: A Practical Guide for Counseling Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Using a holistic approach, this new guidebook is geared toward mental health professionals working with women who have been victims of sexual abuse, and the survivors themselves. It provides background necessary for understanding child abuse, and presents a four-stage theoretical model for therapeutic intervention. Information is given that will enable the therapist to accurately diagnose the occurrence of childhood sexual abuse and conceptualize the effects of family, stage of development, and spirituality on the victim. Ego splitting is examined in detail. Also included are comprehensive case studies on the topic.