Group Therapy for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse - A Practical Guide for Mental Health Professionals

This book presents the therapist with a reflective and robust framework for group treatment that promotes an end to the shame and secrecy so frequently experienced by survivors.

List of contents

Introduction Part 1: Forming a Group 1. Assessment 2. Mixed Gender Groups 3. The Virtual Group 4. Measuring Progress 5. Note Keeping Part 2: Therapeutic Co-Working 6. Therapeutic Co Working Part 3: Session Structure 7. Session Structure Part 4: Session Themes 8. Introductory Session: Confidentiality Contract and Codes of Behaviour, Safe Place Visualisation, Art Piece and Discussion 9. Self-Soothing 10. Boundaries 11. Trust and Intimacy 12. Self Assertion / Speaking Your Truth 13. The Family of Origin 14. Dealing with Tyrants 15. Anger and Rage 16. Grief and Depression 17. Loneliness 18. Shame 19. Sensuality and Sexuality 20. Fear 21. Suicidality 22. The Myth of Forgiveness 23. The Question of Evil 24. Brokenness and Healing 25. Inner Child Visualisation 26. Endings and Beginnings 27. Ways Forward 28. Closing Session

About the author

Lorraine McColgan has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision from Trinity College Dublin. She works with the National Counselling Service in Ireland and in private practice as an individual and group therapist and as a clinical supervisor. She is a registered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Please contact [e-mail] for all inquiries.

Summary

This book presents the therapist with a reflective and robust framework for group treatment that promotes an end to the shame and secrecy so frequently experienced by survivors.

Product details

• Authors: Lorraine McColgan, Lorraine (National Counselling Service Mccolgan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9781032215402
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3221540-2
• No. of pages: 134
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, Trauma & shock, Sexual abuse & harassment, Psychotherapy, Trauma and shock, Sexual abuse and harassment, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services