Suggested Reading for Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse

Aug 7

Recently on the AASECT listserv, someone asked about suggested reading for healing from childhood sexual abuse. Being that I work with a lot of clients with CSA in their background, I’d keep this list handy and available to clients.

The list of suggestions include (in no particular order):

The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Wendy Maltz

Healing Sex: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma by Staci Haines

(female clients - per the suggestion) The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Laura Davis and Ellen Bass

(male clients - per the suggestion) Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse by Mike Lew and Betrayed as Boys: Psychodynamic Treatment of Sexually Abused Men by Richard B. Gartner

(couples - per the suggestion) Outgrowing the Pain Together by Eliana Gil, Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Is a Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse by Laura Davis, and Loving Someone Who Has Sexual Trauma: A Compassionate Guide to Supporting Your Partner and Improving Your Relationship by Megan Lara Negendank

Suggested Reading for Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse

Michelle Renee

Michelle Renee (she/her) is a Therapeutic Intimacy Specialist with a home base in San Diego, California, helping survivors feel safe in their bodies & build secure connections. She collaborates closely with licensed therapists to help clients address deeper issues related to trust, vulnerability, and connection. Michelle is deeply passionate about supporting individuals with a history of trauma, guiding them toward building safety within themselves and their relationships.

In addition to her coaching and therapy work, Michelle is the founder of SoftCockWeek.com, host of The Intimacy Lab podcast, and Co-Owner and Director of Training for Cuddlist.com.

She regularly sees clients in San Diego, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Baltimore/DC, and Pittsburgh and is open to traveling to work with clients in other areas.

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