“This practical, compassionate, and artistic book will bring tears to your eyes and hope to your heart.” - Pat Ogden, Ph.D., author of Trauma and the Body

A classic text and evocative reading for therapists, family members and survivors of sexual trauma. This book includes powerful case studies to demonstrate the compassion and wisdom needed to navigate the delicate terrain of resolving sexual abuse. The resource section is of inestimable value. It guides survivors towards the healthy resources they need to transform shocking invasion into empowerment. It also identifies the alternative therapies that are most supportive of the nervous system and flags those that are activating.