Babette Rothschild

The Body Remembers:

The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment

This book is a must for all our counsellors. It's quite a technical book but it is invaluable for understanding how our bodies may be affected by trauma, how trauma is processed by the mind - and how therapists can respond to bring help.

Foa E.B. and Rothbaum B.A. (1998)

Treating the trauma of rape:

Cognitive behavioral therapy for PTSD

In the U.S. alone, approximately 1.5 million adult female survivors of rape are estimated to suffer from chronic PTSD. This invaluable book-informed by the latest research and written by two of the leading authorities in the field-provides a step-by-step guide to proven brief therapy techniques for treating traumatized women. Filling an urgent need of front-line practitioners working within managed care guidelines, the book includes numerous case examples illustrating sensitive and effective information-gathering and intervention, as well as explanations of how to cope with common problems and complications in treatment.

John E Samo

The Divided Mind

The author is Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at New York School of Medicine. In this book he explores the chasm between the conscious and unconscious minds, where he believes a lot of our body pain and ailments originate. This is very challenging on a personal level and especially as counsellors who may dare to think we are in touch with our inner minds!!

Claire Burke Draucker and Donna Martsolf

Counselling Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

(Counselling in Practice series)

A step by step guide to understanding the effects of childhood sexual abuse and helping survivors through the process of counselling from disclosure to resolution.

Christiane Sanderson

Counselling Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

A real key text for trainee counsellors in this area.

Anne Maria Clarke

The Dark Moon

A Mothers Account of Sexual Abuse

The Dark Moon is the story of how two parents tried to come to terms with the devastating reality when they discovered that their daughter had been abused. Their wish for a happy ending, a journey that might lead back to peace and forgiveness, became the imperative that drew Anne Maria to explore the deep shadow that had fallen across their lives. Using the symbolism of the Moon’s cycles and drawing on myth and other inspired writing the book contains many poignant, thought-provoking analogies that resonate with and express the huge pain and loss felt by anyone whose child’s innocence has been shattered. It captures the complex matrix of feelings and emotions very effectively and is a must for all practioners, parents of adolescents and anyone undertaking a journey of healing from this or other trauma.

Aphrodite Matsakis

Trust After Trauma:

A Guide to Relationships for Survivors and Those Who Love Them

Trauma survivors are often dismayed to find that traumatic events not only shatter their internal sense of well-being, but also leave them withdrawn or isolated. In this new book, psychologist Aphrodite Matsakis guides survivors through a process of strengthening existing bonds, building new ones, and ending self-perpetuating cycles of withdrawal and isolation. Step-by-step exercises help you learn how to manage emotions, handle unresolved issues, accept realistic limitations, and find ways to make your relationships a context for healing.

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