The Me Nobody Knows: Guide for Teen Survivors

by Barbara Bean (Author), ShariBennett (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $19.69

  All adolescents experience tremendous change, both physically and emotionally. Concerns about sexuality, fitting in , independence and self-image are paramount throughout these years. But for the teenage victim of sexual abuse, so-called normal problems of adolescence are exacerbated. These teenagers have trouble distinguishing between a typical concern and one that results from sexual abuse and the ensuing shame. In this book, written for the adolescents themselves, Barbara Bean and Shari Bennett validate the conflicting emotions aroused by sexual abuse and offer simple advice for reporting an incident and seeking counselling.

• New

  Paperback
  1997

  $22.29

  The first book for sexually abused teens to turn to When teenagers are victims of sexual abuse, the 'normal' problems of adolescence are exacerbated. The authors validate the conflicting emotions aroused by sexual abuse and offer these adolescents simple, concrete advice about reporting the abuse and how to seek counseling.This unique book is for teenagers in therapy that have been victims of sexual abuse, as well as for their therapists. Through written, visual, and relaxation exercises, the book shows survivors how to begin to cope.