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The sexual trauma workbook for teen girls : a guide to recovery from assault & abuse / Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS, LPC ; Sheela Raja, PhD.

Lohmann, Raychelle Cassada, (author.). Raja, Sheela, (author.).

Summary:

"If you've been sexually abused or experienced sexual trauma, you may feel confused, angry, ashamed, and unable to move forward emotionally. You're not alone. Like many teens who've been abused, you may be tempted to keep the secret locked deep inside and feel uncomfortable discussing your struggles with others. If so, this book can help you find your voice. This empowering workbook will help you move past your trauma and serve as a comforting reminder that you are strong and resilient. Healing is possible-and with healing, comes victory. In this book, you'll find true stories from other teen survivors, and in reading the stories you'll find reassurance in knowing you aren't alone in your experiences. You'll also find practical and proven-effective strategies and exercises to help promote emotional healing and reclaim your sense of self. Sexual abuse or trauma may be a part of your past, but it doesn't need to define who you are now. This book will help you as you start on the path toward healing so you can move forward with confidence."-- from publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781626253995
ISBN: 1626253994
Physical Description: viii, 180 pages ; 26 cm
Publisher: Oakland, California : Instant Help Books, [2016]
Distributor: [Vancouver, British Columbia] : Raincoast Books.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Knowing When to Get Help -- Where to Find Help -- Personal Safety Plan -- Circle of Support -- Why Me? -- Sharing Your Story -- Taking Care of Yourself -- Learning to Breathe -- Sleep -- Exercise -- Nutrition and Well-Being -- Acceptance -- Self-Soothing Behaviors -- Healing through Writing -- Progressive Muscle Relaxation -- Engaging in Mindfulness -- Guided Imagery -- Life Scripts -- Choosing Healthy Coping Skills -- Coping with Nightmares -- Coping with Flashbacks -- Overcoming Emotional Detachment -- Noticing and Coping with Anger -- Constructive and Destructive Guilt -- Conquering Shame -- Identifying Depression -- PTSD -- Facing Your Fears -- Identifying Anxious Patterns -- Responding to Love and Joy -- Empowerment through Affirmations -- Respecting and Nurturing Yourself -- From Beginning to End -- Telling Your Story