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Karen Duncan's New Book
Order Karen's new book "Healing from the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Journey for Women" at:
What readers have to say about Karen's book:
Social and Behavioral Sci-Psychology
Duncan, Karen A. Healing from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse: the journey for women. Praeger, 2004. 244p bibl index afp ISBN 0-275-98084-7, $39.95 . Reviewed in 2005apr CHOICE. "Children should have a safe haven of family love. Sexual abuse makes this impossible. Duncan (a therapist in private practice) shares the survival strategies women use to cope with childhood physical and emotional trauma - strategies that include denial, repression, depression, secrecy, and chronic shock that can lead to such lingering problems as mood and eating disorders, substance abuse, dissociation, and self-injury. The journey to recovery includes ending pretence, finding safety, confronting the abuser, and building a new life. This book offers theoretical frameworks and practical guidance in the journey toward recovery, everything from understanding the impact of trauma to finding a therapist. Duncan clarifies the illusive connections between early abuse and the physical and psychological consequences in adulthood and offers a map and exercises for moving ahead in recovery. Along the way she illuminates the moral and legal dilemmas and controversies of exposing a perpetrator, who is often protected by law, society, and family - for example, issues pertaining to false memory and the risks to the abused party of disclosure. Letters written by abused women to the perpetrators and supportive others illuminate this discussion and offer hope and inspiration to survivors and the health professionals who work with them. Summing Up: Recommended. All collections; all levels".
S. M. Valente, University of Southern California
"A thorough, well-written guide to assist both therapists and clients in understanding the healing process that is unique to victims of child sexual abuse, rape and other violence. Karen addresses the stages of healing and the importance of seeking a therapist who knows how to create a safe, trusting space. She also provides important, easy to read reference material in the appendices that the reader will find extremely useful."
Kathleen Brooks, Ph.D.
World Talk Radio, Host of Darkness2Light
World Talk Radio, Host of Darkness2Light
"Karen Duncan has written a gem of a book. She took her 21 years of clinical experience and study and created an effective treatment program for women who were sexually abused as children. The book offers a wealth of information and support-particularly about the issue of disclosing the sexual abuse to family members and others. I highly recommend it to survivors and their advocates. Professionals working with this population will find the book particularly valuable."
Beverly Engle, M.F.T.
Author of "Partners in Recovery"
Author of "Partners in Recovery"
Audio CD of RTBS:
Adult Education to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Audio CD narrated by Karen A. Duncan can be purchased for $15.00 and shipped to you directly within 5 to 7 days. Send check to:
Right To be Safe/Audio CD
P.O. Box 7124
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
P.O. Box 7124
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
Resource Links:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation - Provides reports on Internet Safety for Kids and Parents
- Healing for Women - Karen Duncan's web-site.
- Healthy Families America
- Men Can Stop Rape - An organization that promotes and supports positive values and encourages men to stand up and against violence and abuse.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website - Provides information on shelters and how to leave a violent and abusive relationship.
- National Information of Child and Family Services - Provides information on a variety services for families by state.
- National Sex Offender Registry
- Prevent Child Abuse America - Provides information and news on abuse prevention and reports relevant to child abuse.
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) - Provides information on national counseling and crisis centers along with updated reports.
- The Women's Institute - The Women's Institute offers both inpatient and outpatient therapy for women who have experienced trauma. They are located in Florida.
- Family Watchdog - This is a terrific web-site that provides parents and advocates with information about registered sex offenders in their geographic area. I would recommend visiting this site at least once a month to check for convicted sex offenders in your neighborhood and community.
- Crisis Connection, Inc. - A valuable resource for women and families in the prevention and intervention of sexual assault and family violence. A monthly newsletter is available with updates about services and programs.
- The Date Safe Project - Teaching students, parents, educators, and activists healthier dating behaviors; proactive lessons to reduce sexual assault; and the keys to "Opening the Door" for survivors.