Techniques and Issues in Abuse-Focused Therapy with Children & Adolescents

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The book introduces "The Internalization Model," a framework designed to assist therapists in understanding how sexual abuse affects a child's or adolescent's internal sense of self, even in silence. It outlines strategies for addressing and transforming these internalizations during therapy, utilizing techniques like imaging, genograms, and timelines. Additionally, it delves into complex topics such as sexuality, dissociation, and the resistance often encountered in young clients, providing valuable insights for practitioners in the field.