Warrior Renew

Healing from Military Sexual Trauma
Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-0-8261-2231-5
Verlag: Springer Publishing Company

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 697 g

Hundreds of thousands of US military personnel have been victims of sexual assault and harassment. This client workbook is an essential part of an integrative, evidence-based treatment developed over many years by Lori S. Katz, PhD, which has already helped hundreds of survivors of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The only workbook of its kind, it provides a wide range of therapeutic exercises and activities to help survivors restore their sense of safety and reclaim their lives. These include obtaining an in-depth understanding of MST, opportunities for self-discovery, and engaging the body with movement and relaxation exercises in a context of support, caring, and validation.

This workbook is designed to help MST survivors understand normal reactions to MST and how to manage them. Readers will learn how to release the grips of anger and resentment, injustice, betrayal, self-blame, shame, and grief. They will learn how to deal with such physical symptoms as sleep problems and stress and engage in assessment of their own interpersonal patterns. The book also explores the impact of MST on relationships and how to cultivate and sustain healthy relationships, intimacy and sexuality. Additionally, the workbook can be used to help individuals who have experienced childhood and/or adult sexual abuse and trauma. Through Warrior Renew, survivors will be able to move forward in their lives by creating a new sense of identity, purpose, and self-worth.

Key Features: - Provides an effective, easy-to-use treatment for MST
- Based on a proven program already in use at several VA centers and military bases
- Addresses a variety of issues specific to MST such as injustice, betrayal, self-blame, effect on intimacy and trust, and emotional isolation
- Includes therapeutic activities including writing exercises, visualizations, relaxation and movement exercises, and group interactions
- Stresses an integrative approach to psychotherapy

Autoren/Hrsg.

Katz, Lori S.

Hammerslough, Jane

Über Autor(innen)

Lori S. Katz, PhD is a clinical psychologist who has worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for over 22 years specializing in the treatment of Military Sexual Trauma. She was the founder/director of a Women's Mental Health Center and developed an intensive outpatient sexual trauma program with supportive housing for homeless women Veterans. She has been recognized nationally as a subject matter expert and her efforts have been the topic of several media news reports. She is a researcher, clinician, and public speaker on the topic of Military Sexual Trauma.