Coping with / advice about abuse Books
One Street Press Bike Hunt A Memoir
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£14.24
Kari Ainsworth Creature of Habit A Journey
£32.35
Educate2empower Publishing Algunos Secretos Nunca Deben Guardarse
£8.93
Educate2empower Publishing Certains Secrets Ne Devraient Jamais Etre Gardes
£8.93
Educate2empower Publishing Certi Segreti Non Vanno Tenuti Per Se
£8.93
Educate2empower Publishing Manche Geheimnisse Sollte Man Nie Fur Sich Behalten
£8.93
£11.83
Sugar Hill Books Police Wife The Secret Epidemic of Police
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£13.77
£9.50
Changing Lives Press Women of Southie
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£13.46
Saint Philip Street Press Interventions Against Child Abuse and Violence
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£31.30
Taylor & Francis Ltd Domestic Economic Abuse
Book SynopsisSupriya Singh tells the stories of 12 Anglo-Celtic and Indian women in Australia who survived economic abuse. She describes the lived experience of coercive control underlying economic abuse across cultures. Each story shows how the woman was trapped and lost her freedom because her husband denied her money, appropriated her assets and sabotaged her ability to be in paid work. These stories are about silence, shame and embarrassment that this could happen despite professional and graduate education. Some of the women were the main earners in their household. Women spoke of being afraid, of trying to leave, of losing their sense of self. Many suffered physical and mental ill-health, not knowing what would trigger the violence. Some attempted suicide. None of the women fully realised they were suffering family violence through economic abuse, whilst it was happening to them.The stories of Anglo-Celtic and Indian women show economic abuse is not associated with a specificTrade ReviewBlending deep empathy with sociological insight, Supriya Singh offers a pathbreaking account of domestic financial abuse. As public visibility of physical violence against women has increased, Singh reveals the equally devastating effects of economic violence. Drawing from poignant interviews, the book’s discoveries will instruct social scientists, inform policy makers, and engage all readers concerned with understanding families, money, and love. Viviana A. Zelizer is the Lloyd Cotsen ’50 Professor of Sociology at Princeton University. She is the author of Economic Lives: How Culture Shapes the Economy. See Supriya Singh's Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id6kPfzHVr8Table of Contents1 Introduction: Economic abuse is the untold story of family violence 2 Carol: The joint account becomes a medium of abuse 3 Ekta: The ‘good son’ sends her money to his parents 4 Rina: Dowry is economic, emotional and physical abuse 5 Geeta: He gave me coins, not notes 6 Karen: ‘I’ve been a single mother for most of my married life’ 7 Asha: ‘You now belong to my family and your money is mine’ 8 Chitra: He and his family abused her for she did not behave ‘like a good wife’ 9 Prema: He married her to get permanent residence 10 Betty: After he died she recognised it as economic abuse 11 Heer: She knew she should leave but was in a silent ‘cultural bind’ 12 Bala: A story of torture, survival and empowerment 13 Enid: Talking of money 14 Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Walking Free from the Trauma of Coercive Cultic
Book SynopsisThis is an interactive self-help workbook and psychological road map to enable survivors of coercive, cultic and spiritual abuse to find healing, recovery and growth.This book provides a comprehensive guide to recovery, based on a tested model of post-cult counselling, and years of research and clinical experience. It is designed to help survivors of diverse abusive settings, including religious and spiritual, political, gangs, business, therapy and wellness and one-on-one relationships. The reader follows a beautifully illustrated journey through four Phases of recovery and growth, one Milestone at a time, to make sense of what has happened to them, learn how to walk free from psychological control and find resources for healing. The author includes stories from her own experience, detailing her path towards recovery and how she learned to come to terms with and overcome what happened to her. Written in accessible language, this workbook serves as both a self-hTrade Review‘The world today is experiencing a massive proliferation of destructive cultic groups - religious, political, terrorist, commercial, self-help, healing, recovery, and many other kinds of groups that use deceptive recruitment tactics and coercive control of members. To the very few books meant to help those leaving cults, Dr. Jenkinson adds this comprehensive and essential volume. Having herself traversed the daunting path from traumatic abuse in a cult to freedom and recovery, Dr. Jenkinson offers the reader decades of wisdom gleaned from her therapeutic work with survivors, distilled into this eminently readable and usable volume. Both survivors and therapists alike will welcome and treasure this essential and urgently needed addition to the cult recovery literature.’Daniel Shaw, psychoanalyst and author of Traumatic Narcissism: Relational Systems of Subjugation and Traumatic Narcissism and Recovery: Leaving the Prison of Shame and Fear‘Gillie Jenkinson has provided former members and those who counsel them with a unique gift, which will profoundly impact the recovery field. After leaving cult life's cognitive and emotional confusion, Dr. Jenkinson uses the perfect grounding metaphor of a physical journey (with illustrations) to give former cult members a step-by-step ‘psychological roadmap’. Like the best kind of guide, she offers wisdom gained from her own cult experience and her years as a therapist in the cult recovery field. With each step forward, as the ‘fog’ of cult life begins to clear, former members can finally arrive at a place where they gain their authentic identity with a wide range of feelings and a clearer sense of reality. This workbook is a remarkable achievement.’ Lorna Goldberg, LCSW, PsyA, Past President, International Cultic Studies Association and Director, Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies‘Dr. Gillie Jenkinson is one of the most thoughtful and insightful clinicians in the cultic studies field. In this book, she applies her personal experience and many years of research and clinical work to construct a practical workbook for people leaving cultic groups. This is not simply an explanation of why people join and leave cults. The book provides what would be called ‘homework’ in some counseling approaches. It is interactive and asks ‘participants’ (they are much more than readers) to think and write, to complete forms, to wrestle with their memories, thoughts, and goals for the future. ‘Participating’ in this handbook could be worth thousands of dollars in consultation time. The book is a wonderful resource, especially for those former members who do not have the resources to travel and pay for professional consultation. I recommend it highly.’Michael D. Langone, PhD, Executive Director, International Cultic Studies Association‘This is a unique book and should be essential reading. It was forged in the fire of painful experience and refined by a keen mind. Gillie offers a clear pathway enabling others to make their own choices and find their own freedom. It is a remarkable story of personal transformation and hope.’Alistair Ross, Associate Professor, Psychotherapy, Oxford University‘Dr. Gillie Jenkinson is a professional I know and trust. Her work has helped in the education, awareness and healing of countless people.’Steven Hassan, PhD, MA, MEd, LMHC, NCC, Freedom of Mind Resource Center, Inc. ‘This valuable book is a sensitively written, practical guide to cult recovery. Based on her own experiences, first as a former member, and then as a therapist specializing in cult recovery, Dr. Jenkinson shares her knowledge and offers guidance for the difficult process of integrating into the non-cult world in a healthy way.’Alexandra Stein, PhD, visiting research fellow, London South Bank University‘There is a new tool to help former cult members and other survivors of abusive groups and relationships, and I will be recommending it to every former cult member who consults with me. In this ground-breaking book, Gillie Jenkinson literally takes her readers on a step-by-step journey to recovery. She doesn’t use jargon and she doesn’t list aspirational goals and leave the ‘how’ to the reader’s imagination. Instead, she offers clear exercises and examples that untangle the process of recovery. The whimsical illustrations help the reader to visualize the recommended steps and invite the reader to participate. I recommend this workbook without reservation.’Bill Goldberg, clinical social worker and psychoanalyst, formerly Program Supervisor for Rehabilitative Services for Rockland County, New York (retired)Table of ContentsPart One: Setting the scene Part Two: Who am I? Part Three: Preparing for the journey Part Four: The Walking Free journey Region 1: Leave physically so you can begin to recover psychologically Milestone 1: Leaving physically Region 2: Leaving psychologically Milestone 2: Face your doubts Milestone 3: Diagnose your group or relationship Milestone 4: How confluent were you? Milestone 5: Introjects, critical thinking and phobias milestone 6: Who are YOU? Milestone 7: Understanding traumatic stress Milestone 8: Boundary-setting assertive anger – and rage Milestone 9: Healthy self-love Milestone 10: Thought reform Milestone 11: Recognising other controlling dynamics Milestone 12: Unmasking the leader Region 3: Heal emotionally Milestone 13: Emotional healing Region 4: Walking Free Milestone 14: Reflections Milestone 15: Moving on and Walking Free! Part Five: Seeking therapy Part Six: Advice for therapists
£25.64
Indy Pub Night Flower A Journey of Healing the Body Heart
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£14.82
Mindful Happiness Assertiveness Training
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£10.44
Flatiron Books The Fact of a Body
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£15.99
St Martin's Press The Family Next Door
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£9.89
Lulu.com 1st BORN 2nd NATURE
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£48.12
W. W. Norton & Company Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome
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£44.09
Escape the Narcissist Trauma Bonding
£9.93
John Wiley & Sons Inc Narcissism For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Reflecting on Narcissism 5 Chapter 1: Narcissism: The Big Picture 7 Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at Narcissism 19 Chapter 3: Better Together? Considering Collective Narcissism 35 Chapter 4: Tracing the Roots of Narcissism to Parenting 45 Part 2: Interacting with Narcissists 59 Chapter 5: Dealing with Narcissistic Partners 61 Chapter 6: The Effects of Narcissistic Parenting 85 Chapter 7: Close Encounters with Narcissists 107 Chapter 8: Exploring Vulnerabilities: Who Attracts a Narcissist 121 Chapter 9: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: A Tool Kit 131 Part 3: Recognizing Narcissists’ Emotions and Behaviors 151 Chapter 10: Exploring the Nuances of Self-Esteem and Narcissism 153 Chapter 11: Assessing Narcissistic Aggression 163 Chapter 12: Feeling Entitled to Everything 179 Chapter 13: The Struggling Narcissist: Coping with Co-Occurring Disorders 191 Chapter 14: Success Is in the Eye of the (Narcissistic) Beholder 203 Part 4: How Culture Cultivates Narcissism 213 Chapter 15: Staying Connected but Alone: Narcissism and the Social Media Effect 215 Chapter 16: Everyone Is Just So Special: How Culture Fans the Narcissist’s Flame 225 Chapter 17: Incivility and Narcissism: A Growing Concern 233 Part 5: Treating Narcissism 241 Chapter 18: Seeking Help 243 Chapter 19: Taking the Psychodynamic Approach to Treating Narcissism 255 Chapter 20: Changing Thoughts and Behaviors with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 265 Chapter 21: Coping Skills for Narcissists: Dialectical Behavior Therapy 285 Part 6: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 22: Ten Quick Ways to Diffuse Narcissistic Behavior 305 Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Leaving a Narcissistic Relationship 311 Index 315
£16.14
Hodder & Stoughton GROW UP
Book SynopsisDo you want to be the best parent you can be? We all want to be good parents, but our pasts hold us back. We all feel like we''re failing at parenting. In Grow Up, personal development guru Gary John Bishop shows us how to let go of what came before and start taking action. Gary argues we''re never going to measure up to the perfect parent model - this book will equip you to think about how you show up in the world to nurture your children in the present.No more tips and tricks, Grow Up will help you take charge of the direction of your life and show your kids how to follow theirs.
£15.29
John Murray Press Breaking Free
Book SynopsisHelp, support and comprehensive resources for survivors of child sexual abuse.Trade ReviewThe voice of the cowed, betrayed and helpless sexually abused child speaks powerfully throughout this book. * British Journal of Psychiatry *'The way the book instils hope is inspiring' * Journal of Social Work Practice *
£15.29
Thomas Nelson Publishers Unspeakable
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£12.74
Orion Publishing Co Too Scared To Cry
Book SynopsisA heartbreaking and inspiring collection of true fostering stories perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Rosie Lewis. Contains previously published stories Too Scared To Cry, The Girl No One Wanted and A Family For Christmas - brought together in this heartwarming and inspiring collection for the first time. *****Maggie Hartley is one of the UK''s most prolific foster mothers. This inspiring collection includes three heartbreaking, true short stories about the children who have passed through Maggie''s care. TOO SCARED TO CRYWhen Ben and Damien arrive on Maggie''s doorstep, the two toddlers are too scared to speak. More disturbingly still, their baby half-brother Noah is completely unresponsive - he doesn''t smile or play or crawl. The three siblings have been conditioned to be seen and not heard, and it''s up to Maggie to unpick what has caused this terrible void. THE GIRL NO ONE WANTEDEleven-year-old L
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American Psychological Association Leaving Darkness Behind
Book SynopsisThis book helps survivors find the road to recovery and learn healthy practices that will lead to thriving, not just surviving. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse can begin a recovery journey informed by accurate understandings, not myths, and empowered by processes that help them thrive. Written for men and women by an author who is herself a survivor, this guide tells the truth about what complex trauma means for your physical and mental health. Readers will learn how to build key recovery processes into their lives, including grieving, meaning-making, forging healthy connections with others, and finding hope. This guidance is scientifically-based, in findings from positive psychology. With self-assessments, journaling prompts, and suggested action steps to help you leave your darkness behind, this book is your essential interactive guide through the recovery journey. References and an extensive index are also included.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Defining RecoveryChapter 1. Childhood Sexual Abuse: You are Not AloneChapter 2. Understanding Complex TraumaChapter 3. RecoveryChapter 4. ResilienceChapter 5. GriefChapter 6. MeaningChapter 7. SpiritualityChapter 8. ConnectionChapter 9. ForgivenessChapter 10. HopeChapter 11. ThrivingReferencesIndexAbout the Author
£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Domestic Violence and Abuse
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and timely resource for students, activists, educators, and advocates, Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a rich and scholarly assessment of this important social issue while also including stories and profiles for a more personal understanding.Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough review of the most recent research about intimate partner violence. Additionally, a historical review provides readers with a sense of how views on domestic violence have changed over time and how different policies and practices have and have not been successful. Appropriate for readers at the high school level and above, the volume focuses on the scope, extent, and characteristics of domestic violence and offers several unique elements, including profiles of significant individuals, personal stories from advocates, activists and survivors, and a review of controversial issues. The volume also includes a chronology of key Trade ReviewRecommended. Two-year program students and general readers through graduate students. * Choice *Table of ContentsPreface, Acknowledgments, 1 Background and History, A Global Overview, Risk of Victimization, Understanding Abusers, Insights from Criminology Theory, Effect on Victims, Criminal Justice Interventions, Services for Victims, Prevention Programs, History of Efforts to End Domestic Violence in the United States, Current Issues, References, 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions, Introduction, Do Athletes Commit More Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence? Are Men Abused as Frequently as Women? Which Groups Are Disproportionally Victimized and Why? What Happens When Abuse Occurs within Progressive Groups or Organizations? Should Domestic Violence Be Automatic Grounds for Asylum or Refugee Status? Should Children Be Removed from Abusive Homes? What Is the Connection between Pet Abuse and Domestic Violence? Is Arming Victims of Domestic Violence an Appropriate Intervention to Stop Abuse? Should Domestic Violence Offenders Be Allowed to Own Firearms? What Role Does Mass Media Play in Domestic Violence? Are Restraining Orders a Good Way to Protect Victims? Do Mandatory Arrest Policies in Domestic Violence Cases Work? Is a Feminist Perspective the Best Approach to Domestic Violence Advocacy? What Is the Role of Health-Care Professionals in Domestic Violence Cases? Is the Shelter Model of Domestic Violence Services the Best Way to Help Victims? What Role Can Self-Defense Classes Play in Efforts to Prevent Sexual or Domestic Violence? How Accurate Is Battered Woman Syndrome? How Effective Are Batterer Intervention Programs? References, 3 Perspectives, Introduction, Why I Am an Advocate against Domestic Violence in the Bahamas: We Must Continue to Strive Camille Smith, Moving On from Dating Violence Amanda Pagano, Rolling with the Punches Amy Daumit, Abuse from a Male Survivor's Perspective Dustin LeBrun and Erin Moloney, Why I Volunteer with Victims of Domestic Violence Anya Finley, Abuse Is Everywhere, But We Can Stop It Somy Ali, A Counselor's Perspective Alison Morris, How Abuse Can Turn You into Something You're Not and How to Reclaim Yourself Rebecca Smith, 4 Profiles, People, Jimmie Briggs, Sarah Deer, Salma Hayek, Francine Hughes, Jackson Katz, Nicole Kidman, Michael Kimmel, Paul Kivel, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Erin Pizzey, Tony Porter, Lynn Rosenthal, Susan Schechter, Sir Patrick Stewart, Murray Straus, Lenore Walker, Reese Witherspoon, Organizations, Avon Foundation for Women, Break the Cycle, Futures without Violence, INCITE! Women, Gender Non-Conforming, and Trans People of Color against Violence, National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), NO MORE, No More Tears, Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), References, 5 Data and Documents, Data, Table 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Contact Sexual Violence, Physical Violence, or Stalking Victimization by an Intimate Partner, 2015, Figure 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Sexual Violence Victimization (Percentage), 2015, Figure 5.2. Lifetime Prevalence of Psychological Aggression by an Intimate Partner, 2015, Table 5.2. Violent Victimization Resulting in Injury and Medical Treatment, by Victim–Offender Relationship, 2003–2012, Figure 5.3. Composition of Victim–Offender Relationships in Domestic Violence Victimizations, by Victim's Sex, 2003–2012, Table 5.3. Rate of Violent Victimization, by Victim Characteristics and Victim–Offender Relationship, 2003–2012, Documents, The Jessica Gonzales Case (2011), Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (2013), United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1979), United States v. Hayes (2009), United States v. Castleman (2014), Voisine v. United States (2016), 6 Resources, Reports, Studies, and Articles, Journals and Magazines, Books, Curricula, Manuals, and Handbooks, Documentaries, Short Videos, State and National Coalitions, Organizations, 7 Chronology, Glossary, Index, About the Author,
£50.00
Bristol University Press Thinking about Child Protection Practice
Book SynopsisThis unique textbook is designed to empower social work students and professionals to practise safely, responsibly and confidently. Candid accounts provide in-depth case studies in how to use theory and research in situations of pressure and dilemma.Trade Review"By applying multiple theories and perspectives to a series of extensive case studies, drawn from the authors’ practice experience, this book offers a valuable lesson in critical reflection for social work practice." David Wilkins, Tilda Goldberg Centre for Social Work and Social Care, University of Bedfordshire"The strength of this fascinating book lies in its unique attention to detail. Weaving case study material together with theoretical perspectives and reflective commentary, it provides us with a rare insight into the complexities of everyday social work practice." Jo Warner, University of KentTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part 1: working with children and families; Applying a person-centred approach; Supporting families in a culture of blame; Working constructively with uncooperative clients; Dealing with manipulative parents and unhealthy attachments; Dealing with attachment and trust issues; Managing large sibling groups; Focusing on the needs of the parent; Part 2: Working with colleagues and managers; Managing different professional perspectives; Encouraging effective supervision; Challenging decisions; Dealing with a colleagues suspension; Assessing risk; Conclusion.
£73.09
Bristol University Press Thinking about Child Protection Practice
Book SynopsisThis unique textbook is designed to empower social work students and professionals to practise safely, responsibly and confidently. Candid accounts provide in-depth case studies in how to use theory and research in situations of pressure and dilemma.Trade Review"By applying multiple theories and perspectives to a series of extensive case studies, drawn from the authors’ practice experience, this book offers a valuable lesson in critical reflection for social work practice." David Wilkins, Tilda Goldberg Centre for Social Work and Social Care, University of Bedfordshire"The strength of this fascinating book lies in its unique attention to detail. Weaving case study material together with theoretical perspectives and reflective commentary, it provides us with a rare insight into the complexities of everyday social work practice." Jo Warner, University of KentTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part 1: working with children and families; Applying a person-centred approach; Supporting families in a culture of blame; Working constructively with uncooperative clients; Dealing with manipulative parents and unhealthy attachments; Dealing with attachment and trust issues; Managing large sibling groups; Focusing on the needs of the parent; Part 2: Working with colleagues and managers; Managing different professional perspectives; Encouraging effective supervision; Challenging decisions; Dealing with a colleagues suspension; Assessing risk; Conclusion.
£22.49
Policy Press Making Sense of Child Sexual Exploitation
Book SynopsisProviding fresh insight into child sexual exploitation (CSE), this book uses the voices of children and young people who have experienced sexual exploitation, and the practitioners who have worked with them, to challenge the dominant discourse around CSE.Trade Review"This is a 'go to' book for those concerned with CSE, raising critical questions about definition and appropriate responses." Professor Jenny Pearce, OBE, Director, International Centre Researching Child Sexual Exploitation, Violence and Trafficking, University of Bedfordshire"This excellent book provides vital new insights into the nature of child sexual exploitation, its impact, how to prevent it and promote recovery. It is essential reading for all concerned about this major problem." Professor Harry Ferguson, University of NottinghamTable of ContentsIntroduction; From `child prostitution’ to `child sexual exploitation’: an overview; Vulnerabilities; Risk; Exchange and abuse; Responses, recognition and reciprocity; Conclusion: child sexual exploitation -- agency, abuse and exchange.
£73.09
Bristol University Press Making Sense of Child Sexual Exploitation
Book SynopsisProviding fresh insight into child sexual exploitation (CSE), this book uses the voices of children and young people who have experienced sexual exploitation, and the practitioners who have worked with them, to challenge the dominant discourse around CSE.Trade Review"This is a 'go to' book for those concerned with CSE, raising critical questions about definition and appropriate responses." Professor Jenny Pearce, OBE, Director, International Centre Researching Child Sexual Exploitation, Violence and Trafficking, University of Bedfordshire"This excellent book provides vital new insights into the nature of child sexual exploitation, its impact, how to prevent it and promote recovery. It is essential reading for all concerned about this major problem." Professor Harry Ferguson, University of NottinghamTable of ContentsIntroduction; From ‘child prostitution’ to ‘child sexual exploitation’: an overview; Vulnerabilities; Risk; Exchange and abuse; Responses, recognition and reciprocity; Conclusion: child sexual exploitation -- agency, abuse and exchange.
£20.69
SAGE Publications Inc Child Maltreatment
Book SynopsisChild Maltreatment, Third Edition, by Cindy Miller-Perrin and Robin Perrin, is a thoroughly updated new edition of the first textbook for undergraduate students and beginning graduate students in this field. The text is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to child maltreatment by disseminating current knowledge about the various types of violence against children. By helping students understand more fully the etiology, prevalence, treatment, policy issues, and prevention of child maltreatment, the authors hope to further our understanding of how to treat child maltreatment victims and how to prevent future child maltreatment.Table of ContentsAbbreviations Preface Acknowledgments 1. History and Definitions of Child Maltreatment 2. The Study of Child Maltreatment: Theoretical and Methodological Issues 3. Child Physical Abuse 4. Child Sexual Abuse 5. Child Neglect 6. Child Psychological Maltreatment 7. Additional Forms of Child Maltreatment 8. Key Issues in Responding to Child Maltreatment 9. Controversial Issues in the Study of Child Maltreatment 10. What You Can Do to Help Appendix: Resources for Individuals and Organizations Addressing Child Maltreatment Glossary References Index About the Authors
£153.25
Ebookit.com Choosing Healthy Sexual Boundaries
£9.69
Dundurn Group Ltd The Castleton Massacre
Book SynopsisA GLOBE AND MAIL TOP 100 BEST BOOKS OF 2022 WINNER ONTARIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ALISON PRENTICE AWARD BRASS KNUCKLES AWARD FOR BEST NONFICTION CRIME BOOK 2023 FINALISTA former United Church minister massacres his family. What led to this act of femicide, and why were his victims forgotten?On May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. She (and her brother) lived to tell the story of what motivated a talented man who had been widely admired, a scholar and graduate from Queen's University, to stalk and terrorize the women in his family for almost twenty years and then murder them.Through extensive oral histories, Cook and Carson painstakingly trace the causes of a femicide in which four women and two unborn babies were murdered over the course of one bloody evening. While they situate this murderous rampage in the literature on domestic abuse and mass murders, they also explore hTrade ReviewA gripping true tale of a man’s spiral into murderous rage and a woman’s vulnerability — but it also explores the power of oral history and asks how childhood traumas can ever be alleviated. * Charlotte Gray, historian and bestselling author *The Castleton Massacre is a compelling, and meticulously researched, examination of an appalling Ontario tragedy. It is also a fascinating social history of settler families in the first half of the 20th century, and, most important, an urgent call for action regarding the many Canadian women and children who are still living with violent domestic abuse. * Jane Urquhart, award-winning author *Living with this story for sixty years, Cook and Carson have restored a voice to those silenced through horrendous violence. The authors separate fact from fiction and rumour from reality as they narrate the chilling descent of a killer from jealousy and rage to madness and murder. The Castleton Massacre will resonate in contemporary Canada where still too many women are killed by their partners. This is a story you will not soon forget. * Tim Cook, author of The Fight for History: 75 Years of Forgetting, Remembering, and Remaking Canada’s Second World War *Cook and Carson’s account of the massacre committed by Robert Killins...illuminates the lack of supports for abused rural women and the social beliefs about men’s entitlements and women’s duties that bind women to abusers. * Elizabeth Sheehy, Professor Emerita, University of Ottawa *This book makes an important and timely contribution. Detailed and sustained historical research combined with a willingness to consider the larger Canadian context in all its complexity, makes this horrifying account a must-read. Following a pandemic that led to a distressing increase in domestic violence cases, this story from many decades ago allows the reader to consider both this singular family drama and the sadly perennial aspect of domestic abuse. * Marie-Hélène Brunet, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa *The Castleton Massacre is a compelling memoir that delves deeply into the family dynamics that preceded and followed an unthinkable tragedy: the slaughter of three women, a young child and two unborn babies in one dreadful evening of mayhem and murder in a small Ontario town. * Adele Matsalla *Table of ContentsContents Prologue Chapter 1 The Great Migration West, 1900–1920: The Backstory of Robert’s Family Chapter 2 Two Canadian Families: The Killinses and the Frasers, 1920–1931 Chapter 3 Pursuing New Paths: The 1930s Chapter 4 Reality Strikes: 1940–1956 Chapter 5 A Perfect Storm, 1956–1963 Chapter 6 Murder Premeditated Chapter 7 Aftershock Chapter 8 Taking Stock After the Familicide Chapter 9 Gathering the Fragments: Addressing Childhood Trauma Epilogue: Sober Reflection Acknowledgements Endnotes
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Dundurn Group Ltd The Wild Boy of Waubamik
Book SynopsisAn inspiring story of resilience, told with a vivid sense of character and humour. RICHARD CROUSE, CTV host and film criticFilm critic, writer, and broadcaster Thom Ernst chronicles his life growing up with an abusive father in rural Ontario.The residents of Waubamik know about the Wild Boy, a somewhat feral child, standing nearly naked in a rusty playground of weeds and discarded metal, clutching a headless doll. They know the boy has been plucked from poverty and resettled into a middle-class family. But they don't know that something worse awaits him there.This is the story of a system that failed, a community that looked the other way, and a family that kept silent. It is also a record of the popular culture of the 1960s a powerful set of myths that kept a boy comforted. But ultimately, The Wild Boy of Waubamik is a story of triumph, of a man who grew up to become a film critic and broadcaster despite his abusive childhoodTrade ReviewA refreshing and strange coming of age story that’s redolent with all the heavy stuff — mortality, impermanence, family — but also dances in the light. Thom Ernst has made his own confection, and the rewards are in the sugar of the language and the tart of the story. * Dave Bidini, author of Midnight Light *Courageously honest, and emotionally shattering, The Wild Boy of Waubamik scratches the surface of complacency to dive into the deep, secret waters of childhood sexual abuse, giving a voice to those unheard. Beautifully written, this memoir is as illuminating as it is necessary. * Heidi von Palleske, actor and author of Two White Queens and the One-Eyed Jack *Thom Ernst’s harrowing, heartfelt, fascinating and thoroughly original and readable memoir of adoption and abuse — and the art that can come of them. * Ian Brown, broadcaster and award-winning author *An inspiring story of resilience, told with a vivid sense of character and humour. * Richard Crouse, CTV host and film critic *Filters trauma through pop culture, the past through screens, whether they be silver, televisual, or the many varieties of emotional self-defence. * Andrew Pyper, author of The Homecoming *
£16.19
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FriesenPress Bleeding Hearts
£19.24
Cedar Fort The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Bible
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£18.69
Little, Brown Book Group After...
Book Synopsis''A kind, tough, brave, important little story ... it will be a godsend to so many people, grown, growing and very young'' - Joanna Lumley OBEI want to talk about the things that are happening to you... to us.As a little girl, Libby Moore was sexually abused by someone she should have been able to trust. Sadly, her experience is not uncommon. Many vulnerable children find themselves trapped in similarly devastating situations.Abuse leaves indelible marks; Libby lives with severe low self-esteem that has affected her relationships, career and choices into adulthood. She wishes that she could have supported and comforted her younger self, and explained that even when darkness seems all around light still exists. After... is Libby''s way of reaching out and reconnecting with her younger self - and to all other survivors of child abuse.Essential and heart-breaking, with powerful and expressive illustrations by acclaimed cartoonTrade Review'A kind, tough, brave, important little story, so beautifully illustrated by Tony Husband and so powerfully told by Libby Moore. It will be a godsend to so many people, grown, growing and very young. It will help people to understand the trauma and shame that settles on the abused, and it offers guidance and comfort' - Joanna Lumley OBE'Every survivor of childhood sexual abuse has his or her own journey to make in their recovery. I am sure that this great little book will help some begin that journey; for others it will become a thought-provoking companion for the steps along their way' - Donald Findlater, Director, Stop It Now! UK & Ireland'Libby's journey with her 'little me' is a touching and important illustration of how you can break the shackles of the past and move on with your life. Libby realises that she doesn't have to let the past dictate her future and with the help of her inner child she sets a new and positive course. Every survivor of childhood abuse should read this book. Its power is in its simplicity' - National Association for People Abused in Childhood'After... puts across the feelings of self-hatred and the negative thinking which can stay with someone when they've experienced traumatic events in their childhood. However, I love the fact that it has a positive message about moving forward and tackling those negative thoughts and feelings. Recovery is hard, and can take a long time, but the process is a vital one if people are to reclaim their lives after trauma. The book also touches a little on the feelings of guilt which are common and some of the hidden and uncomfortable feelings which abuse victims confront as part of their recovery. I think that someone who has suffered abuse would certainly identify with the character(s) in the book and feel understood' - Linda Wilson, General Manager/CEO, Moodswings, Manchester'Poignant, powerful and beautifully told with thoughtful and sensitive illustrations. I had goosebumps reading it' - Dr Fiona Wardell, Standards Lead, Healthcare Improvement Scotland'For many children who are currently or previously part of the care system, anything that supports them to move forward with their life and begin to recover from experiences in their early years is a significant and positive help. Congratulations to Libby for creating this powerful, brave story and to Tony for his sensitive illustrations. The combination is a very moving and impactful book which will undoubtedly be a huge help to many' - Anonymous adoptive parent
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Headline Publishing Group I Never Said I Loved You
Book Synopsis''I Never Said I Love You is one of the most electric, enchanting, engrossing and energising memoirs of self-harm, self-loathing, grief, eating disorders, suicide - and sex - that you will read.'' The Sunday Times''Indecently entertaining... one of the most uplifting and eccentric memoirs I have ever read.'' Observer''Brutally honest and relentlessly funny.'' Adam Kay, author of ''This is Going to Hurt''''A brilliant memoir full of gasp-inducing honesty about depression and family and taking control of your own pain. Funny, sad, hopeful, I Never Said I Loved You is an irresistible, strangely empowering read.'' Matt Haig''This mind-blowingly wonderful memoir had me convulsing with laughter even while my heart was breaking. It''s utterly effing BEAUTIFUL.'' Marian Keyes''I found myself blindsided by this extraordinary book ... I was deeply moved by its capacity both to depict paiTrade ReviewBoth funny and touching. * Telegraph *I Never Said I Love You is one of the most electric, enchanting, engrossing and energising memoirs of self-harm, self-loathing, grief, eating disorders, suicide - and sex - that you will read. * The Sunday Times *Indecently entertaining... one of the most uplifting and eccentric memoirs I have ever read. * Observer *This mind-blowingly wonderful memoir had me convulsing with laughter even while my heart was breaking. It's utterly effing BEAUTIFUL. * Marian Keyes *I found myself blindsided by this extraordinary book ... I was deeply moved by its capacity both to depict pain, and offer consolation. I loved it, and won't ever forget it. * Sarah Perry *Brutally honest and relentlessly funny. * Adam Kay *Both unputdownable and beautifully-written, bracing and consoling. A book that tackles mental health and the darkest things with razor-sharp wit and mordant laughs aplenty ... read this. * Sharlene Teo *Touching, funny, wildly readable ... Look out for it. * Sathnam Sanghera *No one writes better, or more sweetly, about how it feels to feel. Even the darkest times are shot through with glorious, bright beams of wit. * Janet Ellis *It's honest and funny (and beautifully painful and brutal at times), but also - oh goodness - it's so elegant. The writing is graceful and kind, even when it hurts a little to remember it's a memoir. * Joanna Cannon *Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. What an absolutely riveting read. * Nikita Gill *Heartbreaking, funny, raw, brave and - yes! - even better than the egg thing. * Erin Kelly *I have always loved Rhik Samadder's writing. And now there's a whole book! * Jessie Burton *A stunning memoir about grief and love, about vulnerability and the strength required to embrace it... this book will have its hooks in me for a long time yet. -- Leaf Arbuthnot * The Times *completely charming and genuinely funny * Grazia *Roars with humour * inews *A feel good mental health memoir... both touching and funny * Daily Telegraph Magazine *A brave blaze of a book... Samadder is a stubborn talent and a gifted storyteller. * The Sunday Times *eloquent, funny, and moving... truly beautiful * Culturefly *A memoir that'll break - then make - your heart... speaking on mental health, grief, disorders and more with frank honesty, Rhik creates a powerful read worth everyone's time. * Topman Blog *
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McFarland & Co Inc When Home Is Not Safe
Book Synopsis Even if you haven''t been hurt by domestic violence, someone you know has and wishes they could tell you about it. Perhaps you are a therapist, teacher, academic, or social worker who wants to help those who are suffering. Or maybe you are in an abusive relationship and need to know that you are not alone. The poems, memoirs, and creative nonfiction pieces collected here tell of real incidents of abuse, as well as of those who left destructive and unsalvageable relationships. The beauty and truth of the language, as well as the honesty and courage, set this anthology apart from self-help manuals and academic treatises on domestic violence. This book offers a path forward to healing, health and fulfillment, using the power of art to give voice where voice has been stifled, forgotten, overlooked or denied.Trade ReviewWhen Home Is Not Safe brings a necessary voice to the silent and all-pervasive epidemic of domestic abuse among us. This is a powerful anthology—healing for the writer, eye-opening for the reader. As a therapist and a poet, I highly recommend this collection." —Gayle Kaune MSW, LICSW, author, Noise from Stars"This anthology on a wide range of abuse is alive in its varied writings, both prose and poetry. The full sensory experience of domestic violence reveals human suffering, as well as triumph over trauma. The sheer existence of these writings is memorable...this is a must read for educators, social workers, and all those in the field of domestic abuse." —Ellen Katz, PhD, MSW, RSW, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada"How are we to receive and make use of these cries of the heart? These writings serve as sociological evidence of the imposition of the disturbed narratives of the powerful upon the vulnerable, in our domestic lives. I see them as reminders of the need to assure victims that their narratives matter more, and that the shame of what was done lies with the perpetrators." —Patty Cannon MA LMHC, psychotherapist, Seattle, WashingtonTable of ContentsPreface by Judith Skillman and Linera Lucas 1Introduction by Judith Skillman and Linera Lucas 4I—HomeHeidi SeabornWeather 9Drafting a Flight Plan 9Jennifer JenkinsHit Me 10Susan AprilThe Ballet 13Howie GoodAnger Is an Arrow 20Stick Figure Family 20The Secret Goldfish 20Emma BrousseauWhat's True of the Garden Pea 21Wren TuathaFissure 25Chelsea ClammerBalcony, 3 a.m. 26Nina FosatiHer Father's Daughter 28RK Taylorholy / days 30Lynn MagillYou Smiled 30Michael 31Cynthia SteeleWords "Too Dark" for the Father's Day Edition 33Kurt OlssonPacks 41Drowned 42The Best of a Bad Year 42J. Flynn DoncasterEver Closer 43II—TraumaLindsay ErdmanAbroad 46LeeAnn OlivierKintsugi 46Aimee ParkisonGirl in Rape Kit 54Victoria Elizabeth RuwiA Slice of Summer 55Mary Ellen TalleyWine Song 59How to Survive Abuse 59A Steady Whip 59Ogu Chukwuebuka KizitoVoices from the Streets 60Carolyne WrightMandamientos: Lover to Beloved 63I Forgive 63Paul RousseauKitchen Table 64JonakiIt Wasn't the First Time He Hit Me 66Darlene GoetzmanReading the Lines 67Anne SpollenFrom Where I Live Now 76Izzy WilsonWhy Are They Fighting? 79Christina HoagWhen His Words Became a Drug 82Amelia GoldmanThe Fixer 88Sally QuonBeginnings 88Gayelene CarbisHis face Right in My Face 93The Weight of Words in Our Hands Like Water 96This is What Happened 97Kelsey BrownA Game of Cat and Mouse 100Polly BuckinghamExcerpt—The Queen in the Mirror 110III—PTSDTina BarryPine 122Roxanne JamesCounting Raindrops 123Lillo WayPearls Before Swine 126Sally ShowalterStone Lies 127H.M. ClarkFire Line 131Danielle HarkI Keep Secrets Stashed in a Lock Box 134Abandoned Doll 134Cold Sheets 135Secrets Stashed in Tiny Orange Pill Bottles 136Lexy CourneyaMemoir Excerpts 136Memoir Excerpts II 141Joyce HaydenThe Out of Body Girl 142Marjorie MaddoxEiffel Tower 154On a Hot Summer Night for Revenge 155The Truth of Lies, The Lies of Truth 156Sharp. 157IV—In RetrospectSusan LandgrafThe Woman Who Held Her Tongue 159Carol SmallwoodHouse of Cards 159A Picnic 160Rosanne EhrlichTwo-Year Slide in Brooklyn Heights 161Linera LucasSaddle Up 172Signal 173Lindsey HeatherlyWeaving Rope 173Robert KingettMy First Online Love 177Alice Ting LiuTug of War 180Judith SkillmanTrellis 183Years Later 184Jeff BurdLost in Transmission 185Mary ZelinkaLast Supper 188Sailor HolladayRed Flag 190Alison StoneHeretic 194Tina KelleyPushed Out of the Chevy, She Adjusts Her Miniskirt 195Meggie RoyerTwenty Years of Rain 195Acknowledgments 197Acknowledgments of Previously Published Work 199Notes 201About the Contributors 203Index 211
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McFarland & Co Inc Stronger Than That
Book Synopsis This memoir is an inspirational yet harrowing story of a domestic violence victim''s search for the truth about her marriage. Twenty-one-year-old Sarah Doucette married a charming, gregarious and attentive man. Six years later, she left the marriage, lucky to be alive. Suffering from PTSD and dissociation after years of physical and emotional abuse, Sarah could barely remember the details of her marriage. After her ex-husband''s death by suicide, Sarah set out to interview those who knew him, piecing together the destructive patterns in his life and how it affected her even years later. This book is a cautionary tale about trusting one''s inner voice in order to leave an abusive relationship. It is a story of domestic abuse survival that can help others survive their trauma while outlining the many kinds of domestic abuse.Table of Contents Table of Contents Prologue One. "A force for good" Two. Prince Charming? Three. "It was just a joke" Four. "You're always so selfish" Five. "I care too much about you" Six. Grand Slammed at Denny's Seven. "How am I supposed to eat?" Eight. "What did Stephen tell you?" Nine. "Just tell me what you want" Ten. "We were worried about Stephen" Eleven. The Other Woman Twelve. The Coworker Thirteen. The Doctor Fourteen. The Girlfriend Afterword Index
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Outskirts Press Behind Bars A Shocking Case of Depravity
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Tyndale House Publishers Somethings Not Right
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1517 Media You're Not Crazy - It's Your Mother:
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Simon & Schuster Audio The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Covert Emotional Manipulation Exposed!: The Underhanded Mind Control Tactics That All Manipulators Use To Take Control In Personal Relationships
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FriesenPress The Loss Of Innocence
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