Recollections of sexual abuse : treatment principles and guidelines / Christine A. Courtois.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Courtois, Christine A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adult child sexual abuse victims.

Recovered memory.

False memory syndrome.

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic--therapy.

Child Abuse, Sexual--therapy.

Repression, Psychology.

Memory.

Psychotherapy--methods.

Psychotherapy--standards.

Medical Subjects:

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic--therapy.

Child Abuse, Sexual--therapy.

Repression, Psychology.

Memory.

Psychotherapy--methods.

Psychotherapy--standards.

Physical Description:

xix, 436 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : W.W. Norton & Co., [1999]

Summary:

Since the recovered memory controversy erupted in 1992, the treatment of adults who report abuse as children has become a high-risk area, as many lawsuits have been filed alleging false memory of abuse due to improper therapeutic practices. Clinicians have become fearful, cautious, and confused about how to practice responsibly with these clients. This book provides state-of-the-art principles and guidelines for treatment when memories of past abuse are at issue.

Notes:

"A Norton professional book."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-411) and index.

ISBN:

0393702812

OCLC:

39891527