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Summary: 3 excellent books
Review: I have read Courage To Heal, The Courage To Heal Workbook (Laura Davis)and Nightmares Echo (Katlyn Stewart). I can tell you that because of these books I am now on the path to healing. I understand so much as to why I have done some of the things I did in my past. I learned I am not alone in the feelings I had. I thank the authors of these books that have made it possible to heal.
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Summary: Why I Like this workbook....
Review: I have used this book for about 4 years now...both in therapy and on my own....it has been an excellent tool for helping to develop new coping skills and for learning more about myself...me....and the kind of support that i have/need.....I HIGHLY recommend that you have some kind of support when doing this workbook....because it can be very intense....but it's worth it....
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Summary: The Courage to Heal
Review: I love this book so much that I could not put it down. Finally, someone with real insight has published a text book and workbook combination that really works. These two books together are like a bible to me. Thank you for your help.
Kim L.
Dayton, O
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Summary: with reservation
Review: I read this book because it related to my field of interest, and though I see its appeal and I am sympathetic to the sufferers of sexual abuse, I would not recommend it as a first choice of comfort.
Yes it's "cheaper" than therapy and it has empowering messages to those who have been devalued by others. My concern is that the contents may be a little too much "coaching" for some sufferers who still deal with revenge fantasies. (and I realize the book addresses the pros and cons of confrontation). However I have some personal experience with a family member who used this book. There are certain personality disorders that challenge a person's perception and in the case of my family, a confrontation served no purpose but to alienate the family member from her family. In other words, she used the book for a substitute because the book told her what she wanted to hear. Though she has backpeddled on her original statements (realizing her mistake) it has caused an impasse between some family members. I don't think this particular offense is something that can be fixed with a book. It is best used by someone as a supplement who is capable of thinking for self and also has the support from someone who will be there if and when the survivor chooses to confront or blame others for their lot in life. That supporter will not be Davies.
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Summary: BEWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS BOOK
Review: Innocent people are in prison because of recovered memory therapy. This book contains no scientifically corroborated data, and instead is a mess of psuedo-science. Of course people feel euphoric when they read books like this, because they concentrate on hypnotising a person, and hypnotic induction feels euphoric...This book is on a par with fringe New Age cult beliefs. Be very careful with this pseudo-science - repressed memories are NOT a scientific phenpomena, they are NOT true, and the scientific world has thoroughly dicredited this horrific practice. The authors should be disbarred from practicing any kind of therapy. Avoid this dangerous nonsense at all costs.
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Summary: The Stalwart Sexual Abuse Workbook A++++
Review: Laura Davis' knowledge of sexual abuse is again astounding. Revelating, passionate, delving deep into the psyche of the person working the book she gives real options to becoming whole sexually, mentally, and relationship-wise. If you buy only one book in your life (and as a fellow survivor), I recommend this one even over her first book of a similar title. In addition, people without sexual abuse may find the book very invigorating sexually for releasing themselves from other subtle forms of not enjoying the rapturious joys of sex. Identiy, sexuality, and love are completely and candidly discussed. Well-written and self-redeeming! ...and she does it all with style, class, and a formative authenticity! Felecia Constance Rowe, Executive Director, The Institute for Advanced Mind Research
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Summary: Much needed
Review: Thank goodness for this and its companion book, THE COURAGE TO HEAL. With the problem of abuse being so rampant, you'd think that there would be more books like this on the market--more "quality" books. While there are numerous works of fiction dealing with repressed memories, abuse, multiple personality disorder, etc (think McCrae's BARK OF THE DOGWOOD or SYBIL) there is a shortage of "how to" books. This one fills that void. Thank you Laura Davis.
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Summary: Much needed
Review: Thank goodness for this and its companion book, THE COURAGE TO HEAL. With the problem of abuse being so rampant, you'd think that there would be more books like this on the market--more "quality" books. While there are numerous works of fiction dealing with repressed memories, abuse, multiple personality disorder, etc (think McCrae's BARK OF THE DOGWOOD or SYBIL) there is a shortage of "how to" books. This one fills that void. Thank you Laura Davis.
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Summary: This book has changed my life
Review: The Courage to Heal Workbook (and it's companion book) are the best books I have read on the subject of healing from Child Sexual Abuse. And I have read a lot! This book does as it's title suggests - it encourages the growth of courage in dealing with difficult issues. While the work is challenging, it is also very hopeful. I have developed new coping skills and I have improved my relationship with myself and with others. With the help of this book and it's companion I feel I am getting to a place where dealing with my past abuse is manageable rather than overwhelming, as it has felt in the past. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a survivor of childhood sexual assault. It is a fantastic resource.
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Summary: This book saved my life
Review: The courage to heal workbook was recommended to me by my therapist. Together we worked through the book. It made me think of things that I had for gotten. I started to realize just how much damage was done to me because of my abusers. This book has helped me more than I can say. I now realize why I started drinking more and have become addicted.I still work with my therapist every two weeks and we have made great progress because of this book. I recommend this book for surivors.
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