Creating a Safe Place

A `safe place`, both in physical and psychological terms, is the foundation of the healing process for children recovering from sexual abuse. This practical book highlights the importance of the factors that contribute to a secure therapeutic climate where recovery can take place. Drawing on the perspectives of those who have been abused, the authors, an allied group of practitioners, show how a person-centered approach to establishing a sense of safety can enable children and their families to regain trust and self-esteem. They give practical suggestions for the support of the families of children who have been abused, offer a positive framework for working with sexually aggressive children and young people and address the tension between maintaining confidentiality and the child protection agencies. Demonstrating the effective provision of therapeutic facilities through consultation with clients and showing how creative activities such as storytelling, painting, drama and model-making can encourage children to express their experiences, this is an invaluable practical resource for anyone working with children who have been abused. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.