The Courage to Heal Workbook : A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

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Summary: with reservation
Review: ...This book is not meant to heal or treat an individual who has problems. It also does not encourage creating false experiences to explain the hurt in your current life situation.... to true survivors, this book is a godsend and far from damaging.
No one ever told me that a decade after my abuse I would have some of the feelings and memories bounce back that I do now that I am a mother. At that time I had never willingly had sex, no one shared with me how I would feel when I chose to do so. I was very thankful that I had this book to work through my pain when I did have these experiences.

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Summary: ...
Review: ...This book is not meant to heal or treat an individual who has problems. It also does not encourage creating false experiences to explain the hurt in your current life situation.... to true survivors, this book is a godsend and far from damaging.
No one ever told me that a decade after my abuse I would have some of the feelings and memories bounce back that I do now that I am a mother. At that time I had never willingly had sex, no one shared with me how I would feel when I chose to do so. I was very thankful that I had this book to work through my pain when I did have these experiences.

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Summary: I started the "Healing Process" because of this book!
Review: A friend suggested this book when I struggled with my memories of childhood/adult incest and sexual abuse. It helped me realize I was not "crazy!" I have had this book for many years now, and have read alot of books on abuse. I believe this is the best book I've ever read to aid in my recovery. It was a difficult book to read, but worth it, as it has made me aware of many of the issues that I did not even realize existed. As a person with DID(MPD)I blocked alot out. This book helped me to come to terms with my abuse. For the first time I read "You don't have to forgive!"

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Summary: The best possible therapy I had..and cheapest too
Review: As a Survivor, I spent, and my family spent, over 50,000 trying to help me move past the hurt and embarrassment. A friend recommended this workbook, and the companion book to read, and I believe this was the most influencial in my healing and also the cheapest therapy of it all.
I was 16 when I first entered therapy for the abuse and got this book. At the time, there were events mentioned in the book that I hadn't yet encountered. Now, as a mother of two with a divorce and second marriage under my belt, I find myself flipping through and still working on pages in this book today, over a decade later.
Every time I work with clients who share that they have went through similar experiences, I always recommend this book. It certainly isn't a replacement for therapy, but there are things therapy can't prepare you for that this work book can walk you through.
I also suggest that you take this book to your support group, conselours, close friends and family, etc., and ask them to sign it. Much like a yearbook. It is so encouraging when you feel alone and hurting, that all these people care and love you and support you.

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Summary: A must for a survivor
Review: I am a professional trauma counselor with 15 years experience. Without reservation, I would recommend this book for people who are ready to evict their past abusers from their minds and lives. Use it independently or use it with a qualified trauma therapist, but use it. It is scary but the rewards are great!

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Summary: BEST TRAUMA THERAPY BOOK I KNOW!!
Review: I am a professional trauma counselor with 15 years experience. Without reservation, I would recommend this book for people who are ready to evict their past abusers from their minds and lives. Use it independently or use it with a qualified trauma therapist, but use it. It is scary but the rewards are great!

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Summary: 5 STARS JUST AREN'T ENOUGH FOR THIS BOOK!
Review: I definitely recommend this book to survivors of abuse!! When there was no one there for me, or when no one knew what to say, this book was there for me. All of the feelings, emotions, etc. were explained in this book and it has really helped me in my journey of recovery. You can either read this one along or along with "The Courage to Heal". They go hand in hand and have been my lifesavers!!

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Summary: This book was no help to me.
Review: I do not recomend you but this book if you are trying to recover. It has a lot of good ststistics if that is what you are looking for. The book "A Safe Place by" Jan Morrison helped me more than anything, it was written for teenage girls, I am 22 and everything in it applied to me. Maybe the reason I didn't like "The Courage to Heal" is because of my age, I felt like this book was talking at me rather than to me. Who ever you are I wish you the best of luck in your healing.

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Summary: recommendations-
Review: I had read "Courage To Heal Workbook" first, Then went back and got "Courage to Heal". I was then recommended by my Doctor to go and get "Nightmares Echo" and "Beauty For Ashes".
Each book helps in so many ways. If you are a past victim of abuse I would recommend that you start with "Courage To Heal", then "Nightmares Echo", then "Beauty For Ashes" (spiritual) and finally "The Workbook". The WorkBook Brings it all together and sums it up. Helping to strengthen and learn new techniques for your life.

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Summary: recommendations-
Review: I had read "Courage To Heal Workbook" first, Then went back and got "Courage to Heal". I was then recommended by my Doctor to go and get "Nightmares Echo" and "Beauty For Ashes".
Each book helps in so many ways. If you are a past victim of abuse I would recommend that you start with "Courage To Heal", then "Nightmares Echo", then "Beauty For Ashes" (spiritual) and finally "The Workbook". The WorkBook Brings it all together and sums it up. Helping to strengthen and learn new techniques for your life.