The Courage To Heal Workbook

For Women And Men Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse

This groundbreaking companion to 'The Courage To Heal' offers an inspiring, in-depth workbook that speaks to all women and men healing from the effects of child sexual abuse. The combination of checklists, writing and art projects, open-ended questions and activities expertly guides the survivor through the healing process.

Topics include:
- Survival skills: teaches survivors to create a safe, supportive environment, ask for help, deal with crisis periods, and choose therapy.
- Aspects of healing: focuses on the healing process, gaining a capacity for hope, breaking silence, letting go of shame, turning anger into action, planning a confrontation, preparing for family contact, and affirming personal progress.
- Guidelines for healing sexually: redefines the concept of safe sex and establishes healthy ground rules for sexual contact.