Choosing to Heal: Using Reality Therapy in Treatment with Sexually Abused Children

"The number of sexual abuse disclosures by children has been increasing at a steady rate. Therapists are faced with the dilemma of limited resources and training to help them best serve this vulnerable population. Choosing to Heal breaks new ground as the first resource to use Reality Therapy and Choice Therapy in focusing on the treatment of sexually abused children. Mental health professionals are provided with numerous techniques and strategies to utilize during the treatment process. Parents, caretakers, teachers, and anyone helping children heal from sexual abuse can obtain an understanding of the process in simple and understandable language. Choosing to Heal is a must-have resource for anyone helping a child heal from sexual abuse."--BOOK JACKET

the Number Of Sexual Abuse Disclosures By Children Has Been Increasing At A Steady Rate. Therapists Are Faced With The Dilemma Of Limited Resources And Training To Help Them Best Serve This Vulnerable Population.

choosing To Heal Breaks New Ground As The First Resource To Use reality Therapy And Choice Therapy in Focusing On The Treatment Of Sexually Abused Children. Mental Health Professionals Are Provided With Numerous Techniques And Strategies To Utilize During The Treatment Process.

parents, Caretakers, Teachers And Anyone Helping Children Heal From Sexual Abuse Can Obtain An Understanding Of The Process In Simple And Understandable Language. choosing To Heal Is A Must-have Resource For Anyone Helping A Child Heal From Sexual Abuse.

Front cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 12 About the Author......Page 14 Introduction......Page 16 1. An Introduction to Choice Theory and Reality Therapy......Page 18 2. Sexual Abuse and Coping Mechanisms......Page 38 3. Survival and Self-Preservation......Page 58 4. Connecting and Caring......Page 72 5. Personal Empowerment......Page 90 6. Freedom of Choice......Page 106 7. Fun, Curiosity, and Sexual Development......Page 122 8. Reporting Abuse......Page 136 References......Page 148 Appendix......Page 154 Index......Page 180 Back cover......Page 188 Choosing to Heal breaks new ground as the first resource to use Reality Therapy and Choice Therapy in focusing on the treatment of sexually abused children. The book is a must-have resource for anyone helping a child heal from sexual abuse.