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) based in San Diego, is dedicated to helping clients discover their true Self. From her personal journey, Michelle knows that love heals. Michelle has combined her 9+ years of experience as both a cuddle therapist and a previous surrogate partner to create a hybrid form of somatic relational repair. She affectionately welcomes clients into her Human Connection Lab, where she supports them in relational healing through experiential touch, unconditional positive regard, celebrated agency, and authentic connection. Learn more at HumanConnectionCoach.com

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