Reclaiming Herstory: Ericksonian Solution-Focused Therapy for Sexual Abuse

Presents techniques for working with female survivors of sexual abuse. Identifies four distinct stages of the healing process and describes the symptoms and features of each, and offers detailed metaphorical stories, exercises, and rituals for clients in each stage. Discusses the effects of trauma on memory, false memory backlash, and ethical considerations, and includes a chapter on the evolution of the sexual abuse therapist with strategies for self-care. Contains case vignettes, and b&w photos. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.