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The sexual healing journey : a guide for survivors of sexual abuse / Wendy Maltz ; illustrations by Carol Arian.

Maltz, Wendy. (Author).

Summary:

"Men and women who have despaired that their sex lives would never change will find hope and answers in this friendly, encouraging, and essential guide."--Laura Davis.

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780062130730
Physical Description: xxiii, 358 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Edition: 3rd edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : William Morrow, c2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-342) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Starting out: Becoming aware. Realizing there's a sexual issue -- Acknowledging the abuse -- Identifying the sexual impact -- Deciding to reclaim our sexuality -- Moving forward: Making changes. Creating a new meaning for sex -- Finding our real sexual selves -- Gaining control over automatic reactions -- Moving toward healthy sexual behavior -- Healing with an intimate partner -- Getting there: Creating positive experiences. Techniques for relearning touch -- Solving specific sexual problems -- Enjoying sexual experiences.