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Offering the latest information on crisis intervention and time-limited treatment strategies, this practical sourcebook will equip practitioners with the knowledge to respond and deal effectively with individuals in crisis. Each chapter presents state-of-the-art information about high-risk crisis intervention, and includes detailed case illustrations and brief treatment techniques. Based on the seven-stage intervention model, these guidelines thoroughly address the specifics of work with sexual assault survivors, adolescents who attempt suicide, family members in crisis, people with AIDS and their families, alcoholics, unemployed people, stalking victims, and disaster and terrorist survivors. The book concludes with explora
Brief Cognitive Therapies for Rape Victims
Brief Cognitive Therapies for Rape Victims
Susan was raped 4 weeks before calling for therapy. Although distressed, she expressed ambivalence about seeking treatment. Twice during her initial telephone call, she expressed this ambivalence by stating that she wasn't sure that she needed therapy, and she just wanted to put it behind her and forget that it ever happened. Susan indicated that she decided to seek help because her sister pressured her into it. The intake counselor determined that Susan was having a great deal of difficulty sleeping, had not returned to work since the assault, and had only talked to a few people about the rape. Susan was raped by a former boyfriend who unexpectedly showed up at ...