The Me Nobody Knows: A Guide for Teen Survivors

by Barbara Bean, Shari Bennett

Overview

The first book for sexually abused teens to turn to

When teenagers are victims of sexual abuse, the 'normal' problemsof adolescence are exacerbated. The authors validate theconflicting emotions aroused by sexual abuse and offer theseadolescents simple, concrete advice about reporting the abuse andhow to seek counseling.

This unique book is for teenagers in therapy that have been victimsof sexual abuse, as well as for their therapists. Through written,visual, and relaxation exercises, the book shows survivors how tobegin to cope.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780787939601
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/17/1997
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.35(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

BARBARA BEAN is professor of English at Seattle University, where he directs the writing program and chairs the Task Force on Teaching and Learning. He is coauthor (with John D. Ramage) of Writing Arguments (3rd ed., 1995) and Form and Surprise in Composition (1986).

Table of Contents

THE BEGINNING.

Self, Safety, and Support.

Effects of Being Sexually Abused.

From Ages 12 to 21.

From the Cosbys to the Bundys (and Everything in Between).

Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family.

Sexual Abuse in the Family.

Sexual Abuse by Someone Outside the Family.

About Abusers.

Sexuality and Sexual Abuse.

HEALING.

From Surviving to Thriving.

Remembering and Sharing the Story of Your Abuse.

To Tell or Not to Tell: Breaking the Silence about SexualAbuse.

Developing Self-Esteem.

Developing Healthy Relationships.

Confronting Your Offender.

Should I Forgive?

Having Fun.

Different Therapies.

For Your Parents.

Resources.

Editorial Reviews

"The workbook format makes The Me Nobody Knows an excellent resource for clinicians to use with adolescents who need to work on traumatic sequelae of sexual abuse. Highly recommended." (Suzanne Sgroi, M.D., author of Handbook of Clinical Intervention in Child Sexual Abuse)

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