... futures. It is his firm belief that trauma does not equal destiny-that, rather, we can find strength in the face of pain. Drawing on years of experience working around the globe with children who have ...
... childhood developmental theory, and metaphysics. This groundbreaking work in transpersonal psychology has been revised and redesigned for a more accessible presentation. Arranged schematically, the book ...
... abuse and other co-occurring disordersManage their reactions to a loved one's violence and rageCope with feelings of grief and lossFind effective professional helpPrevent their children from experiencing ...
This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe childabuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally ...
... herself bottomed out more than once, and homeless along the way. When asked in early recovery if I knew any prayers, the one I could think of was the childs nighttime prayer, Now I lay me down to sleep. ...
The effects of childhood abuse often linger on into adulthood, and deeply implanted symptoms continue to have negative impacts on the survivors and their loved ones. By drawing on techniques used by actors, ...
This groundbreaking study of lesbian survivors of childhood sexual abuse addresses the endemic feelings of horrible isolation and shame experienced by survivors through the words of 60 women who shared ...
Survivors of traumawhether from abuse, accident, or warcan end up profoundly wounded, betrayed by their body for failing to get them to safety and for causing them pain. In order to fully heal from trauma, ...
... who are trying to deal with the law regarding wills and inheritance, domestic partnerships, child custody and adoption, relationship abuse, and other aspects of everyday life get lost. For the heterosexual ...
... Erin after her confrontation with the reality and repercussions of being a child of incest and molestation. In Living for Today, Erin chronicles how she cultivated the strength to face her abuser and eventually ...
... the early stages of childhood. They are stuck in an early development stage where there is tremendous self-interest, excessive self-absorption, and extreme entitlement. Their behavior is a consequence ...
... her loveròA woman who lies about her childrenÆs achievements to her friendsòA woman who pretends her husband is doing well when they are going brokeòA woman who has covered up her husbandÆs emotional ...
Rand was initially puzzled as to why young spirits wanted to speak through her--she had no children of her own and the responsibility of talking with people who had lost theirs seemed too great to bear. ...
... abused as a childùand to those who care about her. Although the effects of child sexual abuse are long-term and severe, healing is possible. Weaving together personal experience with professional knowledge, ...
In this groundbreaking companion to The Courage to Heal, Laura Davis offers an inspiring, in-depth workbook that speaks to all women and men healing from the effects of child sexual abuse. The combination ...