1st Edition

Ending The Cycle Of Abuse The Stories Of Women Abused As Children & The Group Therapy Techniques That Helped Them Heal

By Philip G. Ney, Anna Peters Copyright 1995
    272 Pages
    by Routledge

    272 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 1995. Offering group therapy techniques for post-abuse children and adults, this book exposes the relationship between doctor and patient, neither one more important than other. A moving and disturbing read that presents information in a honest and straightforward form and for anyone that cares about people, they will gain great benefit from this book.

    Introduction; Chapter 1 Realization: Knowing and Feeling What Happened to Me; Chapter 2 Protest Expressing the Anger and Fear; Chapter 3 Guilt: Dealing with Their Responsibility and Mine; Chapter 4 Despair: Saying Good-bye to What Might Have Been or Could Be; Chapter 5 Relationships: Determining What Expectations Are Realistic; Chapter 6 Reconciliation:Direct Negotiations for Compensation and Forgiveness; Chapter 7 Rehabilitation: Using My Bad Experiences for the Benefit of Others; Chapter 8 Rejoice: Accepting the Fascinating Fullness of Life; epi Epilogue: A Follow-up of Patients in the Group; Resources; Index;

    Biography

    Philip G. Ney, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), maintains a private practice and specializes in the group psychotherapy of adults abused as children. He is Director, Adolescent Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Victoria, B.C., and Clinical Professor, Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Anna Peters is a pseudonym for a member of the group described in this book.