Healing from the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse

KAREN A. DUNCAN has 22 years clinical experience working with women, children, and families in their recovery from sexual abuse. She has presented at conferences throughout the United States in the education regarding and prevention of sexual abuse. She is the author of a comprehensive adult education program entitled The Right to Be Safe: Adult Education to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse that is offered free of charge on the Web site www.theright2besafe.org. Duncan has served as Adjunct Professor teaching General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Introduction to Women Studies. She received the 2005 Social Worker of the Year Award for Region 7 from the National Association of Social Workers, Indiana Chapter. Ms. Duncan can be reached through her Web site at www.healing4women.com.

Acknowledgment
Dedication
Preface
Introduction
The Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Remembering the Trauma of Sexual Abuse
A Legacy of Trauma: A History of Abuse
Chronic Shock Symptoms and Dissociation
The Stages of Healing
Prolonged Problems from Childhood Sexual Abuse
Ending the Pretense
Exposing the Perpetrator: A Moral Decision, Legal Challenge, and Family Dilemma
The Therapeutic Relationship
The Voices of Women
Appendix A: Trauma and Memory
Appendix B: Distorted Thought Patterns
Appendix C: Characteristics of a Healthy Family
Appendix D: Symptoms of Chronic Shock
Appendix E: Managing Anxiety
Appendix F: Dissolving the Outrage
Appendix G: Boundaries
Appendix H: Suggestions for Family Members
Appendix I: Forgiveness
Appendix J: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Resources
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index