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Klappentext Sexual assault is a traumatic event from which many survivors never fully recover. They may develop a range of disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, poor self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties and sexual dysfunction. This volume provides insight into the effects of rape and explores a treatment approach which assists in the healing process. The authors sensitively explore the problem of rape and provide a thorough session-by-session account of cognitive processing therapy, including case descriptions, homework assignments and work sheets. They also consider special problems that therapists are likely to encounter. The result of extensive research on the assessment and treatment of sexual assault survivors, this volume is an invaluable aid for practitioners wishing to implement cognitive processing therapy. Zusammenfassung Sexual assault is a traumatic event from which many survivors never fully recover. They may develop a range of disorders! including post-traumatic stress disorder! depression! poor self-esteem! interpersonal difficulties and sexual dysfunction. This volume provides insight into the effects of rape and explores a treatment approach that assists in the healing process. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: RAPE AND ITS AFTERMATH Introduction Information Processing Theory and Relevant Treatments Diagnosis and Assessment PART TWO: COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY: SESSION BY SESSION Introduction and Education Phase The Meaning of the Event Identification of Thoughts and Feelings Remembering the Rape Identification of Stuck Points Challenging Questions Faulty Thinking Patterns Safety Issues Trust Issues Power and Control Issues Esteem Issues Intimacy Issues and Meaning of the Event PART THREE: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Group Versus Individual Treatment Practical Considerations for Running Groups - Linda M Housman and Monica K Schnicke Client Characteristics That May Affect Treatment Therapist Considerations Results of CPT ...