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The sexual abuse of a child creates a devastating family crisis. Parents want to know what to do and say to help their child, both immediately and in the long term. This book offers guidance for parents who face the days and months after a child's abuse. It discusses each stage of a child's recovery.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Notes on Using this Book
Acknowledgments
1. Right Away. . . "I believe you."
2. The Legal System. . . "They'll be asking a lot of questions."
3. Family and Friends' Responses. . . "She cares, she just doesn't understand."
4. Children's Reactions and Everyday Life. . . "It's okay to be angry."
5. Grieving. . . "I'm crying, but I can still take care of you."
6. Rebuilding Self-Esteem. . . "It wasn't your fault."
7. Sexuality. . . "You are still lovable."
8. Self-Protection. . . "Never Again."
9. As Children Grow. . . "We'll need to talk again."
10. Moving on. . . "It's better now."
Selected Resources
What is Sexual Abuse?
Offender Information: "How could he?"

Helping Your Child Recover from Sexual Abuse

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    A Paperback / softback by Caren Adams, Jennifer J. Fay

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      Publisher University of Washington Press
      Published 1 May 1992
      ISBN-13 9780295968063
      978-0295968063
      ISBN-10 0295968060
      Also in:
      Coping with / advice about abuse Child abuse Sexual abuse and harassment

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The sexual abuse of a child creates a devastating family crisis. Parents want to know what to do and say to help their child, both immediately and in the long term. This book offers guidance for parents who face the days and months after a child's abuse. It discusses each stage of a child's recovery.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      Notes on Using this Book
      Acknowledgments
      1. Right Away. . . "I believe you."
      2. The Legal System. . . "They'll be asking a lot of questions."
      3. Family and Friends' Responses. . . "She cares, she just doesn't understand."
      4. Children's Reactions and Everyday Life. . . "It's okay to be angry."
      5. Grieving. . . "I'm crying, but I can still take care of you."
      6. Rebuilding Self-Esteem. . . "It wasn't your fault."
      7. Sexuality. . . "You are still lovable."
      8. Self-Protection. . . "Never Again."
      9. As Children Grow. . . "We'll need to talk again."
      10. Moving on. . . "It's better now."
      Selected Resources
      What is Sexual Abuse?
      Offender Information: "How could he?"

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