The sexual healing journey A guide for survivors of sexual abuse

Wendy Maltz

Book - 2012

This guide helps survivors of sexual abuse heal from the past, improve relationships, and discover the joys of sexual intimacy. The author takes readers step-by-step through the recovery process, integrating expert advice with groundbreaking exercises, proven techniques, and first-person accounts of women and men at every stage of sexual healing. This resource can help you to identify the sexual effects of sexual abuse; eliminate negative sexual behavior and resolve specific problems; gain control over upsetting automatic reactions to touch and sex; develop a healthy sexual self-concept.

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Published
New York, NY : William Morrow ©2012.
Language
English
Main Author
Wendy Maltz (-)
Edition
3rd ed
Physical Description
xxiii, 358 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-342) and index.
ISBN
9780062130730
  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface
  • Introduction: About the Sexual Healing Journey
  • Part 1. Starting Out: Becoming Aware
  • 1. Realizing There's a Sexual Issue
  • 2. Acknowledging the Abuse
  • 3. Identifying the Sexual Impact
  • 4. Deciding to Reclaim Our Sexuality
  • Part 2. Moving Forward: Making Changes
  • 5. Creating a New Meaning for Sex
  • 6. Finding Our Real Sexual Selves
  • 7. Gaining Control over Automatic Reactions
  • 8. Moving Toward Healthy Sexual Behavior
  • 9. Healing with an Intimate Partner
  • Part 3. Getting There: Creating Positive Experiences
  • 10. Techniques for Relearning Touch
  • 11. Solving Specific Sexual Problems
  • 12. Enjoying Sexual Experiences
  • Resources
  • About the Author
  • Index