Discusses problems experienced by adult women seeking therapy who were sexually abused as children. Gives a rationale for group treatment and explains the screening, selection, and structure of the therapy group. Presents a three-stage model for group treatment with this population. (Author/NB)

Asserts that counselors who sexually exploit clients require rehabilitation before returning to practice. Presents model for assessment and development of rehabilitation plans for impaired practitioners who have sexual contact with their clients. Includes a classification system for perpetrator, assessment process that leads to development of…

Proposes model based on developmental psychopathology for conceptualizing effects of child sexual abuse. Argues that incest has negative effects on self and social functioning, by jeopardizing self-definition and integration, self-regulatory processes, and sense of security and trust in relationships. Reviews self and social development…

Presents the rationale for applying a relapse prevention model in the treatment of sexual offenders. First, a general model formulated from the cognitive/behavioral treatment of addictive behaviors is described and then guidelines are provided for the application of this model to the treatment of sexual offenders. (Author)

Presents summary of common emotional and relational dynamics associated with adult survivors of childhood sexual assault within systemic framework. Offers five-step guided imagery model as effective therapy technique. Because successful therapy will impact on family-of-origin relationships and present relationships, cautions in using imagery model…

Synthesizes theoretical and empirical findings about psychological responses to traumatization across survivors of rape, childhood sexual or physical abuse, domestic violence, crime, disasters, and the Vietnam War. Describes five major categories of response and presents new theoretical model for understanding individual variations in victim…