Abuse: Questions and Answers for Counsellors and Therapists

This book explores key areas of working with adult survivors of\nchildhood abuse that in the authors experience as a practitioner,\ntrainer, and supervisor are frequent concerns of those working in\nthis field. Areas covered include an exploration of theoretical\napproaches and their relevance, definitions of abuse, ethical\nissues and questions, the impact of abuse on the child and on the\nadult survivor, the effects of working in this field on the worker\nand how to respond to these. Some of the specific areas covered\nrelate to self harm, the recovery of memories, dissociative\nresponses, the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship and many\nmore. Throughout the book it is recognised that the questions\ncovered are frequently contentious and arouse strong feelings.\nEvery attempt is made to provide a measured, careful and thorough\nresponse based on many years experience in this area. The book is\naimed at all those in the care professions and voluntary sector who\nwork with abuse survivors. It is written accessibly and with the\nrecognition that this important and demanding area is one that\nincreasing numbers of counsellors and therapists, social workers,\nnurses and many others are dealing with on a daily basis, and that\nworking well and safely is an enormous concern to them. This book\naims to be of real assistance to those people.

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