Looks beyond the pathology that dominates literature on the subject of trauma, and tells the stories of 10 women who have successfully integrated the experience of traumatic childhood sexual abuse into their lives. Their lessons provide hope for fellow survivors and give clinicians insight they need to help encourage resiliency in abuse survivors. Grossman is a professor of psychology at Boston University. Three co-authors all studied under her at Boston University's doctoral program in clinical psychology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse have been widely chronicled, validating the difficulty with which many survivors struggle. Often overlooked are the millions of women who have overcome early trauma to lead successful, happy lives. Why do these women-whom we might otherwise have expected to fail-have such tremAndous strength and resilience? This question is at the heart of With the Phoenix Rising as it paints a moving and optimistic portrait of ten women who have overcome the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and shows how their resilient success can be encouraged in others who have suffered similar traumas.
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"Through its emphasis on survivors' strengths and resilience overthe life course, this book brings a new focus to the study of childsexual abuse. Therapists, researchers, and survivors will gain animportant understanding of resiliency in the context of family,community, and women's lives. The authors give voice to women whohave overcome the trauma of abuse." --Linda M. Williams, directorof research, the Stone Center, Wellesley College
"This important book breaks new ground. . . . For any readerwishing to be inspired by stories of the human spirit's triumphover adversity." --Daniel Brown, Harvard Medical School, SimmonsSchool of Social Work
"The women's voices of With the Phoenix Rising bring to life thespirit and hope every survivor can discover. This wonderful bookhas something to offer new clinicians as well as seasoned traumaprofessionals." --Linda T. Sanford, author of Strong at the BrokenPlaces
"Full of practical wisdom and perspective for trauma cliniciansworking with all trauma survivor groups. Survivors will find theirstrengths and dignity cherished without the slightestaid-and-comfort given to perpetrators and their apologists. Withthe Phoenix Rising palpably enlarges what we know about how atrauma survivor can construct a good human life." --Jonathan Shay,staff psychiatrist, Department of Veteran Affairs; author ofAchilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character
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| Part I: Setting the Stage |
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| Part II: Safe Havens, Important Relationships |
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4. Intimate Relationships |
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5. Relationships with Children |
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6. Relationships Outside the Family |
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| Part III: Processes and Strategies for Developing Resiliency |
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7. The Role of Psychotherapy |
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8. The Management of Feelings |
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9. The Importance of Self-Care |
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10. Making Sense of the Abuse |
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| Part IV: A Lifelong Process |
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11. Revisiting the Participants |
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| Appendix: Research Methodology |
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| References |
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| About the Authors |
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FRANCES K. GROSSMAN, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Boston University.Alexandra B. Cook, Ph.D., is the director of children's services at the Trauma Center, Arbour Health Systems. Selin S. Kepkep, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice. Karestan C. Koenen, Ph.D., is a psychology fellow at the Payne Whitney Clinic of New York Hospital.Cook, Kepkep, and Koenen studied under Frances Grossman at Boston University's doctoral program in clinical psychology.
ALEXANDRA B. COOK, Ph.D., is the director of children's services at The Trauma Center, Arbour Health Systems.
SELIN S. KEPKEP, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice.
KARESTAN C. KOENEN, Ph.D., is a psychology fellow at the Payne Whitney Clinic of New York Hospital. Cook, Kepkep, and Koenen studied under Frances Grossman at Boston University's doctoral program in clinical psychology.
