Survivors & Partners: Healing the Relationships of Sexual Abuse Survivors

by Paul A. Hansen

This book is written for couples (or individuals) who are facing healing the effects of the wounds of childhood sexual abuse on their relationships. It provides both the survivor and the partner an in-depth understanding of the factors affecting each of them and offers a clear guide to working through the necessary steps and issues for healing. A helpful guide for individuals, couples and for therapists facing theses issues.Topics covered THE JOURNEY How to Recognize the Victim, Understand the Survivor, And Become a Thriver.DISCOVERING AND IDENTIFYING THE Effects on the CoupleTHE STRUGGLE WITH Breaking through DenialRUNNING AWAY The Quest for SafetyCOPING WITH Healing the Losses for each personHOW TO HANDLE The Dilemma of IntimacyWHO IS THE VICTIM? The Victimization of the PartnerHINTS FOR COUPLES IN THE HEALING PROCESSUseful questionnaires to confirm an assessment of sexual abuse help understand some of the more confusing effects of the abuse.

Genres: Relationships, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1991

Reviews

[Deborah-Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful guide for survivors and partners alike who have been through assault and sexual abuse (though more geared towards childhood sexual trauma and incest). It is a practical book detailing symptoms, common trigger points, and ways for partners to help promote healing. Very educational and informative.