The section lists books, articles, videotapes, audiotapes, and CDs that may be of help to you in sexual healing. These resources present information on sexual abuse, sexuality, and other relevant topics. Because sexual healing is a special focus in recovery from sexual abuse, few references address it directly or in much detail. You will need to pick and choose relevant material from what you read.
BOOKS
Sexual Abuse Recovery
Adams, Caren, and Jennifer Fay. Free of the Shadows: Recovering from Sexual Violence. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 1990.
Adams, Kenneth. Silently Seduced: When Parents Make Their Children Partners. Revised edition. Deerfield Beach, FL: HCI, 2011.
Bass, Ellen, and Laura Davis. Beginning to Heal: A First Book for Men and Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children. Revised edition. New York: Harper Perennial, 2003.
Bass, Ellen, and Laura Davis. The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. 20th anniversary edition. New York: Harper Perennial, 2008.
Bear, Euan, and Peter Dimock. Adults Molested as Children: A Survivor’s Manual for Women and Men. Orwell, VT: Safer Society Press, 1988.
Brohl, Kathryn, and Joyce Case Potter. Revised edition. When Your Child Has Been Molested: A Parents’ Guide to Healing and Recovery. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1998.
Butler, Sandra. Conspiracy of Silence: The Trauma of Incest. San Francisco: Volcano Press, 1996.
Caruso, Beverly. The Impact of Incest. City Center, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 1987.
Cori, Jasmin Lee. Healing from Trauma: A Survivor’s Guide to Understanding Your Symptoms and Reclaiming Your Life. New York: Marlowe & Co., 2007.
Daugherty, Lynn B. Why Me? Help for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse (even if they are adults now). 4th edition. Roswell, NM: Cleanan Press, 2007.
Davis, Laura. Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused as a Child. New York: William Morrow, 1991.
Davis, Laura. The Courage to Heal Workbook: For Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. New York: William Morrow, 1990.
Dolan, Yvonne. One Small Step: Moving Beyond Trauma and Therapy to a Life of Joy. Lincoln, NE: Authors Choice Press, 2000.
Dorais, Michel. Don’t Tell: The Sexual Abuse of Boys. Montreal, Canada: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2002. Translated from French.
Engel, Beverly. The Right to Innocence: Healing the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse. New York: Ivy Books, 1990.
Estrada, Hank. UnHoly Communion: Lessons Learned from Life among Pedophiles, Predators, and Priests. Santa Fe, NM: Red Rabbit Press, 2011.
Evert, Kathy, and Inie Bijkerk. When You’re Ready: A Woman’s Healing from Childhood Physical and Sexual Abuse by Her Mother. Walnut Creek, CA: Launch Press, 1987.
Forward, Susan, and Craig Buck. Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and Its Devastation. New York: Penguin, 1988.
Gartner, Richard. Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2005.
Gil, Eliana. Outgrowing the Pain: A Book for and about Adults Abused as Children. New York: Dell Books, 1988.
Gil, Eliana. Outgrowing the Pain Together: A Book for Spouses and Partners of Adult Survivors. New York: Dell Books, 1992.
Gil, Eliana. United We Stand: A Book for Individuals with Multiple Personalities. Walnut Creek, CA: Launch Press, 1990.
Hansen, Paul. Survivors and Partners: Healing the Relationships of Sexual Abuse Survivors. Longmont, CO: Heron Hill Publishing, 1991.
Hunter, Mic. Abused Boys: The Neglected Victims of Sexual Abuse. New York: Ballantine Books, 1991.
King, Neal. Speaking Our Truth: Voices of Courage and Healing for Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse. New York: Harper Perennial, 1995.
Kleinleder, PeggyEllen, and Kimber Evensen. The Thursday Group: A Story and Information for Girls Healing from Sexual Abuse. Holyoke, MA: Neari Press, 2009.
Ledray, Linda. Recovering from Rape. 2nd edition. New York: Henry Holt, 1994.
Lehman, Carolyn. Strong at the Heart: How It Feels to Heal from Sexual Abuse. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
Levine, Peter. Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2008. Book with CD.
Lew, Mike. Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse. 2nd edition. New York: Harper Perennial, 2004.
Maltz, Wendy, and Beverly Holman. Incest and Sexuality: A Guide to Understanding and Healing. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books, 1987.
The first publication to specifically address the sexual effects of incest. Special sections on family dynamics, self-concept, sexual repercussions, intimate partners, and finding therapeutic help.
Mather, Cynthia, with Kristina Debye. How Long Does It Hurt?: A Guide to Recovering from Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends, and Their Families. Revised edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2004.
Matsakis, Aphrodite. The Rape Recovery Handbook: Step-by-Step Help for Survivors of Sexual Assault. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2003.
Matsakis, Aphrodite. Trust After Trauma: A Guide to Relationships for Survivors and Those Who Love Them. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 1998.
Oksana, Chrystine. Safe Passage to Healing: A Guide for Survivors of Ritual Abuse. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse, 2001. First published in 1994 by HarperCollins Publishers.
Parrot, Andrea. Coping with Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape. Revised edition. New York: Rosen Publishing Group, 1998.
Poston, Carol, and Karen Lison. Reclaiming Our Lives: Hope for Adult Survivors of Incest. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse, 2001.
Rafanello, Donna. Can’t Touch My Soul: A Guide for Lesbian Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Los Angeles: Alyson Books, 2004.
Robinson, Lori S. I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse. Emeryville, CA: Seal Press, 2003.
Rosenbloom, Dena, and Mary Beth Williams. Life After Trauma: A Workbook for Healing. 2nd edition. New York: Guilford Press, 2010.
Sanford, Linda. Strong at the Broken Places: Building Resiliency in Survivors of Trauma. Holyoke, MA: NEARI Press, 2005. First published in 1990 by Random House.
Simkin, Penny, and Phyllis Klaus. When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women. Seattle, WA: Classic Day Publishing, 2004.
Sonkin, Daniel Jay. Wounded Boys, Heroic Men: A Man’s Guide to Recovering from Child Abuse. Cincinnati, OH: Adams Media, 1998.
Sperlich, Mickey, and Julia Seng. Survivor Moms: Women’s Stories of Birthing, Mothering, and Healing after Sexual Abuse. Eugene, OR: Motherbaby Press, 2008.
Stone, Robin. No Secrets, No Lies: How Black Families Can Heal from Sexual Abuse. New York: Broadway Books, 2005.
Thomas, T. Men Surviving Incest: A Male Survivor Shares on the Process of Recovery. Walnut Creek, CA: Launch Press, 1989.
Van Derbur, Marilyn. Miss America by Day: Lessons Learned from Ultimate Betrayals and Unconditional Love. Denver: Oak Hill Ridge Press, 2004.
Vermilyea, Elizabeth. Growing Beyond Survival: A Self-Help Toolkit for Managing Traumatic Stress. Baltimore, MD: Sidran Press, 2007.
Warshaw, Robin. I Never Called It Rape: The Ms. Report on Recognizing, Fighting, and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape. New York: Harper Perennial, 1994.
Williams, Mary Beth, and Soili Poijula. The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, 2002.
Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity
Black, Claudia. Deceived: Facing Sexual Betrayal, Lies, and Secrets. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 2009.
Carnes, Patrick. Contrary to Love: Helping the Sexual Addict. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 1994.
Carnes, Patrick. Don’t Call It Love: Recovery from Sexual Addiction. New York: Bantam Books, 1992.
Carnes, Patrick. Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery. 2nd edition. Carefree, AZ: Gentle Path Press, 2006.
Carnes, Patrick. Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction. 3rd edition. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 2001.
Carnes, Patrick, David Delmonico, and Elizabeth Griffin, with Joseph Moriarity. In the Shadows of the Net: Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior. 2nd edition. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 2007.
Carnes, Stefanie. Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts. Carefree, AZ: Gentle Path Press, 2008.
Chamberlain, Mark, and Geoff Steurer. Love You, Hate the Porn: Healing a Relationship Damaged by Virtual Infidelity. Salt Lake City, UT: Shadow Mountain, 2011.
Corley, M. Deborah, and Jennifer P. Schneider. Disclosing Secrets: When, to Whom, and How Much to Reveal. Carefree, AZ: Gentle Path Press, 2002.
Earle, Ralph, and Gregory Crow. Lonely All the Time: Recognizing, Understanding, and Overcoming Sexual Addiction, for Addicts and Co-dependents. New York: Pocket Books, 1998.
Hunter, Mic. Hope and Recovery: A Twelve-Step Guide for Healing from Compulsive Sexual Behavior. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 1994.
Kasl, Charlotte. Women, Sex and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power. New York: William Morrow, 1990.
Maltz, Wendy, and Larry Maltz. The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography. New York: William Morrow, 2009.
Illuminates the relationship between sexual addiction and sexual abuse. Provides effective healing strategies and techniques for quitting porn, repairing relationships harmed by porn use, and experiencing deeply satisfying sexual intimacy.
Mura, David. A Male Grief: Notes on Pornography and Addiction, Minneapolis, MN: Milkweed Editions, 1987.
Reid, Rory C., and Dan Gray. Confronting Your Spouse’s Pornography Problem. Sandy, UT: Silverleaf Press, 2006.
Sbraga, Tamara Penix, and William T. O’Donohue. The Sex Addiction Workbook: Proven Strategies to Help You Regain Control of Your Life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2004.
Schneider, Jennifer P. Back from Betrayal: Recovering from His Affairs. 3rd edition. Tucson, AZ: Recovery Resources Press, 2005.
Schneider, Jennifer P., and Burt Schneider. Sex, Lies, and Forgiveness: Couples Speak on Healing from Sex Addiction. 3rd edition. Tucson, AZ: Recovery Resources Press, 2004.
Steffens, Barbara, and Marsha Means. Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal. Far Hills, NJ: New Horizon Press, 2009.
Stoltenberg, John. Refusing to Be a Man: Essays on Sex and Justice. 2nd edition. New York: Routledge, 2000.
Weiss, Robert. Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men. New York: Alyson Books, 2005.
Weiss, Robert, and Jennifer Schneider. Untangling the Web: Sex, Porn, and Fantasy Obsession in the Internet Age. New York: Alyson Books, 2006.
Sex Education and Enrichment
Anand, Margo. The Art of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality for Western Lovers. New York: Tarcher, 1990.
Barbach, Lonnie. For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy. Garden City, NY: Anchor Books, 1983.
Barbach, Lonnie. For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality. Revised edition. New York: Signet, 2000.
Carnes, Patrick, with Joseph M. Moriarity. Sexual Anorexia: Overcoming Sexual Self-Hatred. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 1997.
Chia, Mantak, and Douglas Abrams. The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Sexual Secrets Every Man Should Know. San Francisco: HarperOne, 1996.
Chia, Mantak, Maneewn Chia, Douglas Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams. The Multi-Orgasmic Couple: Sexual Secrets Every Couple Should Know. San Francisco: HarperOne, 2002.
Corwin, Glenda. Sexual Intimacy for Women: A Guide for Same-Sex Couples. Berkeley, CA: Seal Press, 2010.
Crooks, Robert, and Karla Baur. Our Sexuality. 11th edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2010.
Hall, Kathryn. Reclaiming Your Sexual Self: How You Can Bring Desire Back into Your Life. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2004.
Heiman, Julia, and Joseph LoPiccolo. Becoming Orgasmic: A Sexual and Personal Growth Program for Women. Revised edition. New York: Fireside Books, 1987.
Henderson, Julie. The Lover Within: Opening to Energy in Sexual Practice. Revised edition. Barrytown, NY: Barrytown/Station Hill Press, 1999.
Kaplan, Helen Singer. How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 1989.
Kennedy, Adele, and Susan Dean. Touching for Pleasure: A Guide to Massage and Sexual Intimacy. 2nd edition. Chatsworth, CA: Chatsworth Press, 1995.
Kerner, Ian. She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman. New York: William Morrow, 2010.
Lee, Victoria. Ecstatic Lovemaking: An Intimate Guide to Soulful Sex. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press, 2002.
Loulan, JoAnn. Lesbian Sex. San Francisco: Spinsters Ink Books, 1984.
Love, Patricia, and Jo Robinson. Hot Monogamy: Essential Steps to More Passionate, Intimate Lovemaking. New York: Plume, 1995.
Maltz, Wendy. Intimate Kisses: The Poetry of Sexual Pleasure. Novato, CA: New World Library, 2001.
This is Wendy’s second anthology of poetry celebrating the joys of healthy sexual intimacy. The poems describe various aspects of sexual pleasure; from anticipation, arousal, and ecstasy to remembrance.
Maltz, Wendy. Passionate Hearts: The Poetry of Sexual Love. Novato, CA: New World Library, 1997.
An award-winning anthology that celebrates the joys of healthy sexual sharing throughout the life of a relationship, from early courtship to mature love. Very educational and healing for survivors and their intimate partners.
Maltz, Wendy, and Suzie Boss. Private Thoughts: Exploring the Power of Women’s Sexual Fantasies. Reissue edition. Charleston, SC: BookSurge, 2008.
This book was formerly published under the title In the Garden of Desire: The Intimate World of Women’s Sexual Fantasies. Private Thoughts contains chapters on how sexual abuse influences the formation of sexual fantasies, how to evaluate fantasy problems, and how to heal unwanted sexual fantasies caused by past abuse.
Masters, William, Virginia Johnson, and Robert Kolodny. Masters and Johnson on Sex and Human Loving. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1988.
McCarthy, Barry, and Emily McCarthy. Rekindling Desire: A Step-by-Step Program to Help Low-Sex and No-Sex Marriages. New York: Routledge, 2003.
McCarthy, Barry, and Emily McCarthy. Sexual Awareness: Couple Sexuality for the Twenty-First Century. Revised edition. New York: Carroll & Graf, 2002.
Metz, Michael, and Barry McCarthy. Coping with Premature Ejaculation: Overcome PE, Please Your Partner, and Have Great Sex. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2004.
Montagu, Ashley. Touching: The Human Significance of the Skin. 3rd edition. New York: William Morrow, 1986.
Moore, Thomas. The Soul of Sex: Cultivating Life as an Act of Love. New York: Harper Perennial, 1999.
Newman, Felice. The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us. 2nd edition. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 2004.
Ogden, Gina. The Heart and Soul of Sex: Making the ISIS Connection. Boston: Trumpeter, 2006.
Ogden, Gina. The Return of Desire: A Guide to Rediscovering Your Sexual Passion. Boston: Trumpeter, 2008.
Ogden, Gina. Women Who Love Sex: Ordinary Women Describe Their Paths to Pleasure, Intimacy, and Ecstasy. Boston: Trumpeter, 2007.
Stanway, Andrew. The Art of Sensual Loving: A New Approach to Sexual Relationships. Revised edition. New York: Skyhorse, 2010.
Zilbergeld, Bernie. The New Male Sexuality: The Truth about Men, Sex, and Pleasure. Revised edition. New York: Bantam Books, 1999.
Zoldbrod, Aline P. Sex Smart: How Your Childhood Shaped Your Sexual Life and What to Do about It. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 1998.
Intimacy and Couples Communication
Brotherson, Laura. And They Were Not Ashamed: Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment. Oceanside, CA: Inspire Book, 2004.
Chapman, Gary. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. Chicago: Northfield, 2010.
Covington, Stephanie. Leaving the Enchanted Forest: The Path from Relationship Addiction to Intimacy. San Francisco: HarperOne, 1988.
Doherty, William. Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart. New York: Guilford Press, 2003.
Gorski, Terence T. Getting Love Right: Learning the Choices of Healthy Intimacy. New York: Fireside, 1993.
Gottman, John, and Nan Silver. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2000.
Grayson, Henry. Mindful Loving: 10 Practices for Creating Deeper Connections. New York: Gotham Books, 2004.
Hendrix, Harville. Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. 20th anniversary edition. New York: Henry Holt, 2007.
Johnson, Susan. Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. New York: Little, Brown and Co., 2008.
Lerner, Harriet. The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships. 20th anniversary edition. New York: Perennial Currents, 2005.
Lerner, Harriet. The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman’s Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships. New York: Harper Paperbacks, 1990.
Love, Patricia, and Steven Stosny. How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking about It. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2008.
Markman, Howard, Scott Stanley, and Susan Blumberg. Fighting for Your Marriage: A Deluxe Revised Edition of the Classic Best Seller for Enhancing Marriage and Preventing Divorce. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2010.
Real, Terrence. How Can I Get Through to You? Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women. New York: Scribner, 2002.
Scarf, Maggie. Intimate Partners: Patterns in Love and Marriage. New York: Ballantine Books, 2008.
Schnarch, David. Intimacy and Desire: Awaken the Passion in Your Relationship. New York: Beaufort Books, 2011.
Schnarch, David. Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships. New York: W. W. Norton, 2009.
Woititz, Janet. The Intimacy Struggle: Revised and Expanded for All Adults. Deerfield Beach, FL: HCI, 1993.
General Interest
Beattie, Melody. Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself. 25th anniversary edition. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 1986.
Black, Claudia, and Laurie Zagon. “It’s Never Too Late to Have a Happy Childhood”: Inspirations for Inner Healing. New York: Ballantine, 1989.
Bradshaw, John. Healing the Shame That Binds You. Revised edition. Deerfield Beach, FL: HCI, 2005.
Brooks, Gary R. The Centerfold Syndrome: How Men Can Overcome Objectification and Achieve Intimacy with Women. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1995.
Burns, David D. The Feeling Good Handbook. Revised edition. New York: Plume, 1999.
Carnes, Patrick. The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships. Deerfield Beach, FL: HCI, 1997.
Davis, Martha, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, and Matthew McKay. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. 6th edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2008.
Fisher, Helen. Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love. New York: Holt Paperbacks, 2004.
Ford, Clyde. Compassionate Touch: The Body’s Role in Emotional Healing and Recovery. 2nd edition. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 1999.
Fossom, Merle A., and Marilyn J. Mason. Facing Shame: Families in Recovery. New York: W. W. Norton, 1989.
Gannon, J. Patrick. Soul Survivors: A New Beginning for Adults Abused as Children. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1990.
Jeffers, Susan. Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway: Dynamic Techniques for Turning Fear, Indecision, and Anger into Power, Action, and Love. 20th anniversary edition. New York: Ballantine Books, 2006.
Klausner, Mary Ann, and Bobbie Hasselbring. Aching for Love: The Sexual Drama of the Adult Child. San Francisco: Harper San Francisco, 1990.
Kushner, Harold. When Bad Things Happen to Good People. New York: Anchor, 2004.
Love, Pat, and Jon Carlson. Never Be Lonely Again: The Way Out of Emptiness, Isolation, and a Life Unfulfilled. Deerfield Beach, FL: HCI, 2011.
McKay, Matthew, and Patrick Fanning. Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem. 3rd edition. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2000.
McKay, Matthew, Jeffrey Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2007.
Mellody, Pia. Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes From, How It Sabotages Our Lives. New York: Harper & Row, 1989.
Miller, Alice. The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self. New York: Basic Books, 2006.
Miller, Alice. For Your Own Good: Hidden Cruelty in Child-Rearing and the Roots of Violence. 3rd edition. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1990.
NiCarthy, Ginny. Getting Free: You Can End Abuse and Take Back Your Life. 4th edition. Seattle: Seal Press, 2004.
Paul, Pamela. Pornified: How Pornography Is Transforming Our Lives, Our Relationships, and Our Families. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2006.
Potter-Efron, Ronald, and Patricia Potter-Efron. Letting Go of Shame: Understanding How Shame Affects Your Life. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 1989.
Real, Terrence. I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression. New York: Scribner, 1998.
Schaeffer, Brenda. Is It Love or Is It Addiction? 3rd edition. Center City, MN: Hazelden Foundation, 2009.
Sonkin, Daniel Jay, and Michael Durphy. Learning to Live Without Violence: A Handbook for Men. Revised edition. Volcano, CA: Volcano Press, 1997.
Spring, Janis Abrahms. After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful. New York: William Morrow, 1997.
Whitfield, Charles. Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. Deerfield Beach, FL: HCI, 1987.
Wurtele, Sandy. Out of Harm’s Way: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Young Children from Sexual Abuse. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, 2010.
Professional Books and Articles
Bachmann, Gloria, T. P. Moeller, and J. Benett. “Childhood Sexual Abuse and the Consequences in Adult Women.” Obstetrics & Gynecology 71, no. 4 (1988): 631–642.
Barnes, M. “Sex Therapy in the Couples Context: Therapy Issues of Victims of Sexual Trauma.” American Journal of Family Therapy 23, no. 4 (1995): 351–360.
Becker, Judith, et al. “The Incidence and Types of Sexual Dysfunctions in Rape and Incest Victims.” Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 8, no. 1 (Spring 1982): 65–74.
Briere, John. Therapy for Adults Molested as Children: Beyond Survival. 2nd edition. New York: Springer, 1996.
Briere, John, and Catherine Scott. Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2006.
Briere, John, K. Smiljanich, and D. Henschel. “Sexual Fantasies, Gender, and Molestation History.” Child Abuse & Neglect, 18, no. 2 (1994): 131–137.
Butler, Sandra. Conspiracy of Silence: The Trauma of Incest. Revised edition. Volcano, CA: Volcano Press, 1996.
Caffaro, John, and Allison Conn-Caffaro. Sibling Abuse Trauma: Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Children, Families, and Adults. New York: Routledge, 1998.
Carnes, Patrick. “Sexual Addiction and Compulsion: Recognition, Treatment and Recovery.” CNS Spectrums 5, no. 10 (2000): 63–72.
Carnes, Patrick, and Kenneth Adams, editors. Clinical Management of Sex Addiction. New York: Routledge, 2002.
Cooper, Alvin, and David Marcus. “Men Who Are Not in Control of Their Sexual Behavior.” In Stephen B. Levine and Candace B. Risen, editors. Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals. 2nd edition. New York: Routledge, 2010.
Cooper, Alvin, Dana E. Putnam, Lynn A. Planchon, and Sylvain C. Boies. “Online Sexual Compulsivity: Getting Tangled in the Net.” Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity 6, no. 2 (1999): 79–104.
Corley, M. Deborah, and Jennifer P. Schneider. “Disclosing Secrets: Guidelines for Therapists Working with Sex Addicts and Co-addicts.” Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity 9, no. 1 (2002): 43–67.
Courtois, Christine. Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy. Revised edition. New York: W. W. Norton, 2010.
Courtois, Christine. Recollections of Sexual Abuse: Treatment Principles and Guidelines. New York: W. W. Norton, 1999.
Cunningham, Jean, T. Pearce, and P. Pearce. “Childhood Sexual Abuse and Medical Complaints in Adult Women.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence 3, no. 2 (1988): 131–144.
DiLillo, David. “Interpersonal Functioning Among Women Reporting a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Empirical Findings and Methodological Issues.” Clinical Psychology Review 21, no. 4 (June 2001): 553–576.
Dimock, Peter. “Adult Males Sexually Abused as Children: Characteristics and Implications for Treatment.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence 3, no. 2 (June 1988): 203–221.
Dines, Gail. Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality. Boston: Beacon Press, 2011.
Dolan, Yvonne. Resolving Sexual Abuse: Solution-Focused Therapy and Ericksonian Hypnosis for Adult Survivors. New York: W. W. Norton, 1991.
Earl, Ralph, and Marcus Earle. Sex Addiction: Case Studies and Management. New York: Routledge, 1995.
Farley, Melissa, editor. Prostitution, Trafficking, and Traumatic Stress. New York: Routledge, 2004.
Felitti, Vincent. “The Relationship of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) to Adult Health: Turning Gold into Lead.” The Permanente Journal (Winter 2002): xnet.kp.org/permanentejournal/winter02/goldtolead.html.
Finkelhor, David. Child Sexual Abuse: New Theory and Research. New York: Free Press, 1984.
Finkelhor, David, and Angela Brown. “The Traumatic Impact of Child Sexual Abuse: A Conceptualization.” American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 55, no. 4 (October 1985): 530–541.
Gannon, Theresa A., and Franca Cortoni, editors. Female Sexual Offenders: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2010.
Garnets, Linda, Gregory M. Herek, and Barrie Levy. “Violence and Victimization of Lesbians and Gay Men: Mental Health Consequences.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence 5, no. 3 (September 1990): 366–383.
Gelinas, Denise. “The Persisting Negative Effects of Incest.” Psychiatry 46, no. 3 (1983): 312–332.
*Gibbs, Nancy. “Sexual Assaults on Female Soldiers.” Time, March 2010.
This article reports that Pentagon figures for fiscal year 2008 showed a 9 percent increase in reported sexual assaults in the military.
Gil, Eliana. Treatment of Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse. 2nd edition. Walnut Creek, CA: Launch Press, 1988.
Gilbert, Barbara, and Jean Cunningham. “Women’s Post-Rape Sexual Functioning: Review and Implications for Counseling.” Journal of Counseling and Development 65 (October 1986): 71–73.
Herman, Judith. Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. 2nd edition. New York: Basic Books, 1997.
Hindman, Jan. Just Before Dawn: From the Shadows of Tradition to New Reflections in Trauma Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Victimization. Ontario, OR: Alexandria Associates, 1989.
*Human Rights Watch. “US: Soaring Rates of Rape and Violence Against Women,” December 18, 2008.
This article reports a 25 percent increase in the incidence of rape and sexual assault. www.hrw.org/en/news/2008/12/18/us-soaring-rates-rape-and-violence-against-women.
Jehu, Derek. Beyond Sexual Abuse: Therapy with Women Who Were Childhood Victims. London, England: John Wiley & Sons, 1990.
Jehu, Derek. “Sexual Dysfunctions among Women Clients Who Were Sexually Abused in Childhood.” Behavioral Psychotherapy 17 (1989): 53–70.
Johnson, Susan. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Trauma Survivors: Strengthening Attachment Bonds. New York: Guilford Press, 2005.
Kleinplatz, Peggy J., editor. New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives. New York: Routledge, 2001.
Contains a chapter written by Wendy Maltz, M.S.W., on sex therapy with survivors of sexual abuse.
Koop, C. Everett. “Report of the Surgeon General’s Workshop on Pornography and Public Health.” American Psychologist 42, no. 10 (October 1987): 944–945.
Koss, Mary P., and Mary R. Harvey. The Rape Victim: Clinical and Community Interventions. 2nd edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 1991.
*Laumann, Edward, Anthony Paik, and Raymond C. Rosen. “Sexual Dysfunction in the United States: Prevalence and Predictors.” Journal of the American Medical Association 281 (1999): 537–544.
*Leonard, L., and V. Follette. “Sexual Functioning in Women Reporting a History of Child Sexual Abuse: Review of the Empirical Literature and Clinical Implications.” Annual Review of Sexuality Research 13 (2002): 346–388.
*Leonard, L., K. Iverson, and V. Follette. “Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction among Women Who Report a History of Childhood and/or Adolescent Sexual Abuse.” Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 34 (2008): 375–384.
Levenkron, Steven. Stolen Tomorrows: Understanding and Treating Women’s Childhood Sexual Abuse. New York: W. W. Norton, 2008.
Lieblum, Sandra, editor. Treating Sexual Desire Disorders: A Clinical Casebook. New York: Guilford Press, 2010.
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VIDEOTAPES, DVDS, AUDIOTAPES, AND CDS
Relearning Touch: Healing Techniques for Couples. produced by Wendy Maltz, Steve Christiansen, and Gerald Joffee. This forty-five-minute videotape (also available on DVD), moderated by Wendy Maltz, sensitively demonstrates the relearning touch techniques that are described in The Sexual Healing Journey. It includes interviews with three couples who have used the techniques to improve communication, deepen emotional intimacy, and create positive sexual experiences. Distributed by InterVision Media, 261 E. 12th Avenue, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401, (541) 343-7993, healthysex.intervisionmedia.com.
Partners in Healing: Couples Overcoming the Sexual Repercussions of Incest. Produced by Wendy Maltz, Steve Christiansen, and Gerald Joffee. Moderated by Wendy Maltz. This forty-three-minute DVD of three couples, one with a male survivor, discusses sexual healing. It’s especially helpful to partners understanding the impact of abuse on their relationship and how they can work with the survivor to heal. Distributed by InterVision Media, 261 E. 12th Avenue, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401, (541) 343-7993, healthysex.intervisionmedia.com.
Recovering from Traumatic Events: The Healing Process. This twenty-minute educational DVD presents recovered survivors and therapists discussing their experiences with the healing process after traumatic events. The film sensitively presents insight into the impact of trauma in survivors’ lives and what helped or did not help them during their healing process. Available from Gift from Within, 16 Cobb Hill Road, Camden, ME 04843, (207) 236-8858, www.giftfromwithin.org.
The Healing Years: Surviving Incest and Sexual Abuse. This highly acclaimed, emotionally powerful documentary shares the stories of three strong female survivors of child sexual abuse who recognized and courageously overcame the repercussions of their wounded childhoods. It celebrates the power of recovery to banish shame. Available from Kathy Barbini & Big Voice Pictures, www.bigvoicepictures.com.
Boys and Men Healing. This powerful and moving documentary tells the stories of a variety of courageous male sexual abuse survivors who have found healing for themselves and who have helped to heal as well. This compassionate and inspiring film balances storytelling and reflection on issues, such as struggles with intimacy and the cycle of violence. Available from Kathy Barbini & Big Voice Pictures, www.bigvoicepictures.com.
To a Safer Place. This award-winning, fifty-eight-minute video covers one woman’s recovery journey from incest. There is a brief mention of sexual repercussions. Produced and available from the National Film Board of Canada, (800) 542-2164, www.nfb.ca.
Contrary to Love: Helping the Sexual Addict. In this twelve-part PBS video series, noted addiction psychologist Dr. Patrick Carnes discusses the spectrum of compulsive/addictive behavior and recovery treatment. Available as a complete set or individually, in videotape or DVD from Gentle Path Press, P.O. Box 3172, Carefree, AZ 85377, (800) 708-1796, www.gentlepath.com.
Relaxation/Affirmation Techniques and Relax—Quick!, produced by Nancy Hopps. These two helpful audiotapes (also available in CD) offer a variety of straightforward ways to facilitate relaxation and strengthen the body/mind connection. Available from Synergistic Systems, P.O. Box 5224, Eugene, OR 97405, (541) 683-9088, www.relaxintohealing.com.
Letting Go of Stress: Four Effective Techniques for Relaxation and Stress Reduction. Produced by Emmett E. Miller, M.D., and Steven Halpern, Ph.D. A popular classic. Available in audiotape and CD from Dr. Miller Fulfillment Center, P.O. Box 803, Nevada City, CA 95959, (800) 52-TAPES, drmiller.pinnaclecart.com.
Enhancing Intimacy. Produced by Steven Halpern. This music with subliminal messages helps you become more open to touch and sensual pleasures. Available in audiotape and CD. Steven Halpern’s Inner Peace Music, P.O. Box 2644, San Anselmo, CA 94979, (800) 909-0707, www.innerpeacemusic.com.
A Story of Hope and Once Can Hurt a Lifetime. In these two videos Marilyn Van Derbur, a former Miss America, shares her story of childhood incest and recovery and educates the public about the intimate impact of child sexual abuse. One Voice. Available through www.missamericabyday.com.
Opening the Heart of the Womb by gifted teacher Stephen Levine. Created especially for women who have experienced sexual trauma and other wounds to their sexuality, this recording helps to reclaim body and spirit and awaken to joy. Available in digital download from Sounds True, 413 S. Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027 (800) 333-9185, www.soundstrue.com.
Sexual Healing: Transforming the Sacred Wound by Peter Levine. Available in CD and digital download from Sounds True, 413 S. Arthur Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027 (800) 333-9185, www.soundstrue.com.
ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND WEB SITES
Many of the organizations listed here provide referral services for obtaining professional and other help in recovery. In considering a therapist, support group, or treatment program, you may want to consult physicians and mental health referral agencies for more information about the services in your area. Interview therapists and learn details about their program philosophy, expectations, and operations before making your choice.
Inclusion in this list does not indicate a recommendation or endorsement by the author. Use your own judgment when contacting any of these organizations or web sites.
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) www.ascasupport.org. Provides online help for survivors of childhood neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse. They offer self-help support groups and a newsletter.
Advocates for Youth www.advocatesforyouth.org; (202) 419-3420. Provides extensive information for young people to make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health, as well as numerous articles on and guidelines for parents to talk to their children about sexuality.
Alternatives to Fear www.boutell.com/alternatives-to-fear-is-gone/index.html; (206) 328-5347. Provides acquaintance rape education for adults and teens and self-defense information.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) www.aamft.org; (703) 838-9808. A good source of referrals for licensed marriage and family counselors in your community, and consumer information on important issues affecting marriages and families.
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) www.aasect.org; (202) 449-1099. A national organization that helps locate qualified sex therapists and counselors in your region, as well as providing links to resources on human sexuality and sexual health.
American Social Health Association (ASHA) www.ashastd.org; (919) 361-8400. Offers information on sexually transmitted infection (STI) support groups and prevention, and online message boards for people with questions about sexually transmitted disease and infection.
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) www.atsa.com; (503) 643-1023. A professional organization of clinicians and researchers dedicated to preventing sexual abuse through treatment of sexual offenders. They promote evidence-based practice, public policy, and community strategies, and train counselors in the effective assessment, treatment, and management of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse.
Association for Women’s Self Defense Advancement (AWSDA) www.awsda.org; (888) STOP-RAPE. Provides information and referrals regarding rape prevention and self-defense.
Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) www.bawar.org; 24-hour crisis line: (510) 845-7273. The nation’s first rape crisis center dedicated to rape prevention and providing services to survivors of sexual assault and their significant others.
Black Sexual Abuse Survivors www.blacksurvivors.org. Founded by award-winning health journalist Sylvia Coleman, BA, CMT, this web site provides an online support group for black adult males and females who were sexually abused as children.
Campus Outreach Services www.campusoutreachservices.com; (866) 966-9901. Provides approaches to dealing with the issue of sexual assault on college campuses, in high schools, and in the military.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/std; (800) CDC-INFO (232-4636), (888) 232-6348 TTY. The CDC-INFO National Contact Center. Provide accurate, timely, consistent, and science-based information about sexually transmitted disease and infection, and offers information and referrals for AIDS testing. Representatives are available 24/7 to answer questions in English and Spanish.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline www.childhelp.org; (800) 4-A-CHILD. Provides twenty-four-hour crisis intervention services, abuse reporting, and other resources for child victims and adult survivors.
Codependents of Sex Addicts (COSA) www.cosa-recovery.org; (866) 899-COSA (2672). A twelve-step recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by another person’s compulsive sexual behavior. They give information on meetings and resources.
Darkness to Light www.darkness2light.org; Helpline: (866) FOR-LIGHT (866-367-5444). A Charleston, South Carolina, agency that works to reduce the incidence of child sexual abuse by shifting the responsibility from children to adults. They provide online training in child sexual abuse prevention and offer a free booklet on protecting children from child sexual abuse.
Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma (IVAT) www.fvsai.org. A clearinghouse of information and networking that provides helpful information for countering the backlash against sexual abuse awareness.
International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP) www.sexhelp.com. Dr. Patrick Carnes’ resources for sex addiction and recovery. This web site contains information about sexual addiction, offers the Sexual Addiction Screening Test to help assess whether a person has a sexual addiction problem, and has links to sexual addiction recovery resources.
Gift from Within www.giftfromwithin.org; (207) 236-8858. Provides high-quality educational materials and videos/DVDs for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, their intimate partners, and their mental health care providers. The site also offers an online support pal network for isolated female trauma survivors.
HealthySex.com www.healthysex.com. Developed by Wendy Maltz, LCSW, DST. This site provides information on healthy sexuality. It includes articles, checklists, comparison charts, media interviews, and resources to help individuals and couples understand and develop skills for healthy sexual intimacy. In addition, the site offers information on Wendy Maltz’s books, free posters, DVDs, workshops, and speaking presentations.
Houses of Healing www.thehousesofhealing.org. An online community for adult survivors of sexual abuse that provides news blogs, podcasts, survivor art, forums, and other resources. Interviews with Wendy Maltz and other sexual abuse recovery experts are available on this site.
Incest Resources, Inc. www.incestresourcesinc.org. An enduring Cambridge, Massachusetts, nonprofit, that provides educational resources and recovery items by mail order, including a manual, Starting from Scratch, on how to organize support groups for survivors.
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISST-D) www.isst-d.org (703) 610-9037. A membership-based professional organization for therapists who specialize in treating traumatic stress conditions and dissociative disorders, including multiple personality.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center www.kcsarc.org; 24-hour Sexual Assault Resource Line: (888) 99-VOICE (86423). A King County, Washington, agency that provides free publications, programs, and counseling for sexual assault prevention and treatment. They have excellent resources for teenagers, parents, and significant others.
Love Is Respect National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline www.loveisrespect.org; (866) 331-9474, (866) 331-8453 TTY. A twenty-four-hour, national online and telephone helpline that provides support and referrals for teens who are experiencing dating abuse.
MaleSurvivor www.malesurvivor.org. A not-for-profit organization committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism. They provide an online chat room, a national conference, weekend recovery workshops, and more.
Men Can Stop Rape (MCSR) www.mencanstoprape.org; (202) 265-6530. An international organization that mobilizes male youth to prevent men’s violence against women. They “build young men’s capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity.” Training materials, workshops, public awareness campaigns, and other resources are available to assist.
MentalHelp.Net www.mentalhelp.net. A helpful online mental health resource guide and directory. It includes articles, information, and links for a wide range of mental health issues and sexuality concerns.
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder www.ptsd.va.gov. A United States Department of Veterans Affairs site that offers videos, articles, professional courses, and other information about the psychological and interpersonal repercussions of a wide variety of traumatic experience.
National Domestic Violence Hotline www.ndvh.org; (800) 799-SAFE (7233), (800) 787-3224 TTY. A twenty-four-hour hotline providing support, education, and information for individuals wanting help handling or leaving domestic violence situations.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center www.nsvrc.org; (877) 739-3895, (717) 909-0715 TTY. A national information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. They address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts, and the distribution of resources.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org; (800) 273-TALK (8255). A free, twenty-four-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Calls are routed to the nearest crisis center to the caller.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/sexuality/index.html. Maintains links to a variety of helpful online articles covering a wide variety of sexuality topics, including sexual orientation, dating, sexual abuse prevention, sexual pleasuring, and sexual health.
One in Six (1in6) www.1in6.org. Provides online support, books, films, and other educational materials for men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood and for their intimate partners and family members.
PANdora’s Box www.prevent-abuse-now.com. Provides a wealth of articles and information about child abuse prevention, child protection, sex offender registries, and more from child advocate and health care consultant Dr. Nancy Faulkner.
Pandora’s Project www.pandys.org. Provides information, support, and resources to survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their friends and family. Services include a message board and chat room, a free lending library, and online support groups.
Parents United International members.tripod.com/~Parents_United/Chapters/PUI.htm; (209) 572-3446. A national self-help organization providing an online directory of self-help groups for offenders, victims, and nonoffending partners.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) www.plannedparenthood.org; Center locator: 800-230-PLAN (7526). A time-honored organization that oversees a network of health centers throughout the nation that provide sex education, sexuality information, and reproductive health care to a broad range of people. They also provide parents and teachers with age-appropriate books and sex education materials.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) www.rainn.org; Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673). The nation’s largest organization to address sexual assault and abuse. They carry out programs to prevent sexual abuse and provide a free twenty-four-hour hotline for survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence.
Reuniting www.reuniting.info. Journalist Marnia Robinson’s web site providing a broad range of information about human sexuality, intimate relationships, and the potential hazards of using pornography.
The Safer Society Foundation www.safersociety.org; (802) 247-3132. A national research, advocacy, and referral center devoted to the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse. They provide referrals to sex offender treatment programs and publish books and articles on many aspects of sexual abuse.
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) http://saa-recovery.org; (800) 477-8191. A group that helps men and women overcome sexual addiction through a twelve-step fellowship. They provide extensive referral information for finding an SAA meeting in your area. They also provide SAA meetings via Internet chat and telephone conference calls.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) www.slaafws.org; (210) 828-7900. A twelve-step program that helps participants to counter the destructive consequences of sex and love addiction. They also provide referrals to local meetings, as well as online meetings and regional teleconference calls.
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) www.sa.org; (866) 424-8777. A group that helps men and women stay sexually sober through a twelve-step program. They also provide information on SA groups that are meeting in your community.
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA) www.sca-recovery.org; (800) 977-HEAL (4325). A twelve-step program whose members strive to obtain sobriety from sexual addiction and recover from sexual compulsion. Membership consists primarily, but not exclusively, of gay and bisexual men and women. The group provides referral information to meetings in various communities and offers an online meeting.
Sexual Health Network www.sexualhealth.com. Provides a wealth of information on sexual health topics and resources for men, women, and couples. They offer questions and answers on sexuality issues from their own network of experts.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) www.siecus.com; (212) 819-9770. Extensive information on sexuality education, sexual health, and sexual rights. The site provides numerous links to sexual health programs and organizations.
Sidran Institute www.sidran.org; (410) 825-8888. An international nonprofit group that provides educational materials to help people understand, treat, and recover from trauma and accompanying problems such as self-injury and addictions.
The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) www.sash.net; (706) 356-7031. Provides a professional membership directory to find a therapist in your area who can help individuals and their families with pornography and sexual addiction problems. It also includes articles on sexual health and sexual addiction recovery.
Stop It Now! www.stopitnow.org; (413) 587-3500, Helpline: (888) PREVENT (773-8368). An organization that provides support, information, and referrals to individuals concerned with stopping sexual abuse and creating safe and healthy environments. They provide a confidential, toll-free helpline for any adult with questions about sexual abuse, including help for individuals who feel at risk to perpetrate sexual harm.
Survivor Connections Inc. www.survivorconnections.net. A nonprofit organization that promotes activism for survivors of incest, rape, child molestation, and sexual assault, started by Frank Fitzpatrick, a survivor of clergy abuse. They maintain a database of confidentially reported perpetrators, publishes a newsletter, and sponsors To Tell the Truth survivor events.
Survivors Healing Center www.survivorshealingcenter.org; (831) 423-9444. Provides information, referrals, workshops, and educational online video presentations for adult survivors of sexual abuse, their partners, and their families.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) www.siawso.org; (410) 893-3322. A peer-based twelve-step self-help support program for incest survivors and supporters. They provide an abundance of recovery literature, as well as a pen pal program.
Survivorship www.survivorship.org. An online organization providing healing resources and community for survivors of extreme child abuse, including sadistic sexual abuse, ritualistic abuse, mind control, and torture.
Trauma Information Pages www.trauma-pages.com. This award-winning web site, created by psychologist David Baldwin, Ph.D., offers free access to treatment resources and extensive research focused on emotional trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and disaster mental health.
Twelve-step recovery programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Adult Children of Alcoholics (some of which have been listed separately in this Resources section), are national organizations that provide free and confidential self-help meetings throughout the country. For information on meetings in your area, check the phone book for local chapter agencies or visit www.12steps.org for links to various self-help organizations.
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS
Inpatient hospital and residential treatment programs specifically for treating adult survivors of sexual abuse are scattered throughout the United States. The focus of these programs varies but may include treatment for sexual trauma, sexual compulsions and addictions, drug and alcohol dependency, and dissociative disorders. These programs vary in approach, length of stay, and cost. Contact your local physicians, hospitals, and public health departments for information on other existing programs. The following are several nationally recognized centers.
Del Amo Hospital Torrance, CA; www.delamotreatment.com; (800) 824-4936. Provides diagnosis and treatment services for male and female trauma survivors, sex addicts, and sexual offenders. Offers intensive, short-term, and partial hospitalization programs.
Keystone Center Extended Care Unit Chester, PA; www.keystonecenterecu.net; (800) 733-6840. An inpatient program that offers a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of sexual compulsivity and addiction. Treatment components address the cognitive, behavioral, spiritual, emotional, and psychological aspects of recovery.
Life Healing Center Santa Fe, NM; www.life-healing.com; (866) 806-7214. A residential treatment program for post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and addictions, including sexual addiction. It emphasizes that healing the wounds of trauma is a vital part of sexual recovery.
Two Rivers National Center for Trauma-Based Disorders Kansas City, MO; www.tworivershospital.com; (800) 225-8577. A hospital-style intensive inpatient program provides specialized treatment for individuals suffering from the effects of abuse, traumatic grief, and trauma, as well as acute and chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Meadows Wickenburg, AZ; www.themeadows.org; (800) MEADOWS (632-3697). An inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of a broad range of addictions, including sexual addiction. It offers extended care for sexual recovery, addressing the deeper issues involved in addiction, including the impact of childhood and adult trauma.
Pine Grove Gentle Path Program Hattiesburg, MS; www.pinegrovetreatment.com; (888) 574-HOPE (4673). A comprehensive diagnostic assessment and residential treatment program for those suffering from sexual addiction, relationship addiction, sexual anorexia, and/or sexual trauma. The typical length of stay is six weeks. Simultaneous treatment is available for mood disturbance, anxiety, or other addictions, such as chemical dependency.
Santé Center for Healing Argyle, TX; www.santecenter.com; (800) 258-4250. A residential treatment center that addresses addictive behaviors and associated conditions with an integrated treatment model, drawing from both traditional and innovative approaches.
Sierra Tucson Tucson, AZ; www.sierratucson.com; (800) 842-4487. A residential program for the treatment of addictions and behavioral disorders. It provides a specific sexual compulsive treatment program, designed to provide individual and group therapy for individuals with issues of sexual addiction/compulsivity, cosexual addiction, and sex and love addiction.
The Refuge: A Healing Place Ocklawaha, FL; www.therefuge-ahealingplace.com; (866) 473-3843. Long-term residential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse addiction, eating disorders, depression/anxiety, sex and love addiction, gambling addiction, and destructive behavioral problems.