Victimes No Longer

For millions of men on the path to recovery, Victims No Longer is the next step. The first book written specifically for men, Victims No Longer examines the changing cultural attitudes toward male survivors of incest and other sexual trauma. Now, in this Second Edition, this invaluable resource continues to offer compassionate and practical advice, supported by personal anecdotes and statements of male survivors. Victims No Longer helps survivors to: Identify and validate their childhood experiences Explore strategies of survival and healing Work through issues such as trust, intimacy, and sexual confusion Establish a support network for continued personal recovery Make choices that aren''t determined by abuse Psychotherapist Mike Lew has worked with thousands of men and women in their healing from the effects of childhood sexual abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse, and neglect. The development of strategies for recovery from incest and other abuse, particularly for men, has been a major focus of his work as a counselor and group leader. Thoroughly updated and revised, and including an expanded Resources section, Victims No Longer educates survivors and professionals about the recovery process -- speaking to the pain, needs, fears, and hopes of the adult male survivor.

About the author

Mike Lew, M.Ed., a psychotherapist and group therapy leader, is co-director of The Next Step Counseling and Training Center in Newton Centre, MA. He provides public lectures, professional trainings, and workshops for survivors nationwide, and he has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Sally Jessy Raphael," and many other television and radio programs.

Product details

• Authors: Mike Lew
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.05.2004
• EAN: 9780060530266
• ISBN: 978-0-06-053026-6
• No. of pages: 464
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 228 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Happiness, PSYCHOLOGY: Mental Health, SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Success, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Dysfunctional Families, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Abuse / Child Abuse, SELF-HELP: Abuse, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Abuse / General, SELF-HELP: Self-Management / Stress Management, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS: Abuse / Domestic Partner Abuse