| Abstract: | Reviews the book, Abused women and survivor therapy by Lenore E. A. Walker (see record 1994-97960-000). Understanding the problems of abused women has come to the forefront of public attention in recent years. Corresponding to public awareness of the problem has been the developing awareness on the part of therapists of the extent to which abuse occurs among their patients. This book attempts to teach therapists how to identify, assess, and treat women who have been abused. The author proposes modifications in traditional therapy which take into account not only the impact of the form of trauma involved, but also the impact of the traditional socialization of men and women. The book is clearly organized into three sections: Part One, Types of Abuse Against Women; Part Two, Therapist Preparation and Responsibilities; and Part Three, Assessment, Crisis Intervention, and Survivor Therapy. According to the reviewer, this is an excellent book for all therapists who deal with abused women. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
