Breaking Free Workbook Practical help for survivors of child sexual abuse

<DIV><br>As a survivor of sexual abuse in childhood,<wbr> you may find that its effects continue to haunt you - bringing guilt and shame,<wbr> perhaps depression and anxiety,<wbr> eating disorders,<wbr> troubled relationships and sexual difficulties. But although you can''t alter the past,<wbr> you can change the present and the future. <br><br><I>Breaking Free,<wbr></I> by Kay Toon and Carolyn Ainscough,<wbr> draws on their nationally recognized and pioneering work as clinical psychologists giving a voice to the Survivors of child sexual abuse. It uses their courage and experiences to help other survivors face their past and take steps towards a better future. <br><br> This new edition of the accompanying workbook now refers to types of abuse that have come to light more recently,<wbr> such as street exploitation,<wbr> and abuse by celebrities,<wbr> politicians and football coaches,<wbr> as well as the use of digital technology to groom children and young people. Practical exercises work step-by-step on the problems that result from being sexually abused as a child. They are designed to present survivors with different ways to think about the past,<wbr> and to arm you with new strategies to move on from the problems that disrupt the present,<wbr> and look forward to the future.<br><br> Exercises like these can be very beneficial,<wbr> but they can also be painful. They can bring up strong feelings,<wbr> so at every stage your safety and well-being are the first concern,<wbr> and the book includes essential coping strategies for getting the level of support you need.<br><br> This practical book will be enormously useful for survivors of sexual abuse,<wbr> and may also help those who have been abused emotionally or physically. Therapists will also find it a useful resource to use with clients,<wbr> and both this book and <I>Breaking Free </I>are regularly recommended by professionals in the NHS and also in the media.<br></DIV>