A shocking and dangerous book.
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Simply horrified at the not so subtle brainwashing approach both The Courage to Heal and this accompanying 'work book'. Aimed at some of life's most vulnerable who are all looking for answers, some to questions they do not even know themselves.
My advice - stear clear or you could end up with more than you bargained for.
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No more pain
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As a survivor I bought this book with a little bit of hope. But not much. I have been and I suspect will continue to be pleasantly surprised. This is not patronising, is not full of irrelevant statistics and nor is it about wallowing in self pity and pain. Its positive, upbeat, real and to the point. It explains things how it is and not how you would want it to be which can be difficult at first. It has given me permission to feel how I feel and be how I am, and has also made me think about why I am and why I feel the way I do. Suicide prevention plans, support systems, everything is covered here to ensure that you continue to be a survivor and that you finish up being _proud_ of being one. This book is becoming a source of a lot of change in my life, and I dont know how else to convince you all reading this that you really _should_ buy this book.
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The Stalwart Sexual Abuse Workbook A++++
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Laura Davis' knowledge of sexual abuse is again astounding. Revelating, passionate, delving deep into the psyche of the person working the book she gives real options to becoming whole sexually, mentally, and relationship-wise. If you buy only one book in your life (and as a fellow survivor), I recommend this one even over her first book of a similar title. In addition, people without sexual abuse may find the book very invigorating sexually for releasing themselves from other subtle forms of not enjoying the rapturious joys of sex. Identiy, sexuality, and love are completely and candidly discussed. Well-written and self-redeeming! ...and she does it all with style, class, and a formative authenticity! Felecia Constance Rowe, Executive Director, The Institute for Advanced Mind Research
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This book saved my life
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The courage to heal workbook was recommended to me by my therapist. Together we worked through the book. It made me think of things that I had for gotten. I started to realize just how much damage was done to me because of my abusers. This book has helped me more than I can say. I now realize why I started drinking more and have become addicted.I still work with my therapist every two weeks and we have made great progress because of this book. I recommend this book for surivors.
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Healing exercises for anyone with any kind of abuse issues.
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This workbook is an excellent tool for survivors of any type of abuse to use during their healing process, whether the journey to healing has just begun or the traveler has been on the road to healing for a while. I shared this book with my therapist, she said she was going to recommend it to me but I had beat her to it! This book can be worked on alone or with support groups or partners. I recommend the companion book as well, but this book can be used alone.
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