Treating Sexually Abused Children and Their Nonoffending Parents: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach

by Esther Deblinger, Anne Hope Heflin

Empirical evidence increasingly indicates that cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques can be used successfully to treat clients who have been sexually abused. An ideal guide for practitioners of any theoretical orientation, this practical manual has been designed specifically for therapists who want to use this approach to treat sexually abused children and their non-offending parents. The authors illustrate theoretically sound treatment using sample therapist-client dialogue, examples and exercises. Issues explored gradual exposure; modelling; coping skills training; education regarding sexuality, sexual abuse and personal safety skills; and behaviour management skills. Deblinger and Heflin skilfully introduce h

Genres: Psychology

272 pages, Paperback

First published September 5, 1996

Reviews

[Alexandra Lopez De Haro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read for clinicians starting in the area.

[Claudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably not what most of people want to read but from a clinical perspective it offers clear and effective treatment model for helping children and their care givers who have experienced sexual abuse including case examples.