Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Sexual Abuse and Coping Mechanisms. Survival and Self-preservation. Love and Belonging: Connecting and Caring. Power. Freedom. Fun. Abuse Reporting, Ethics and Cultural Competence. Appendix.
Laura Ellsworth, M.A., L.H.M.C., has specialized in the treatment of child sexual abuse for over 15 years. She has developed many programs to aid in the healing process and education of child sexual abuse victims. She has given numrous television, radio and newspaper interviews and is a frequent expert witness in sexual abuse trial proceedings. Ellsworth plans a series of lectures upon publication of the book.
“I have worked extensively with children and adolescents for over
fifty years, but I have never specifically addressed the problems
that Laura Ellsworth covers so thoroughly in this outstanding book.
If you are involved with this growing population as a counselor,
teacher, parent, child protection worker or concerned citizen, this
long needed book is a must read.”
- William Glasser, M.D., the William Glasser Institute“Choosing to
Heal makes a major contribution to both reality therapy and the
field of child abuse. Therapists, counselors, social workers, case
managers, youth workers, and even parents will find a goldmine of
ideas in this book.”
- Robert E. Wubbolding, Ed.D., Director of the Center for Reality
Therapy and Director of Training at the William Glasser
Institute“This book is a valuable resource for both experienced
therapists and those with little therapeutic experience, giving
detailed, specific, and effective suggestions for professionals
working in this field.”
- Stan Davis, therapist, school counselor, and author of Schools
Where Everyone Belongs“Laura Ellsworth has written an insightful,
yet practically focused book. It not only provides an excellent
Choice Theory/Reality Therapy perspective on child sexual abuse,
but also, and most importantly, offers therapists and other mental
health professionals a wide range of strategies and techniques they
can implement immediately.”
- John Brickell DC., Director of Centre For Reality Therapy UK
"Laura Ellsworth’s writing has the authenticity of an experienced
practitioner sharing her clinical expertise. The book began as a
treatment intervention manual for therapists working with victims
of sexual abuse and was expanded to reach a wider audience…It was
inspirational and practical in offering realistic therapeutic
strategies to support traumatized children and their carers.
Although it is directed towards working with children who have been
sexually abused, it could equally be applied to children
traumatized by physical or emotional maltreatment." – Karen Baker,
Sexual and Relationship Therapy
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