{"product_id":"with-the-phoenix-rising-isbn-9780787947842","title":"With the Phoenix Rising","description":"The devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse have been widely chronicled, validating the difficulty with which many survivors struggle. Often overlooked are the millions of women who have overcome early trauma to lead successful, happy lives. Why do these women-whom we might otherwise have expected to fail-have such tremAndous strength and resilience? This question is at the heart of With the Phoenix Rising as it paints a moving and optimistic portrait of ten women who have overcome the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and shows how their resilient success can be encouraged in others who have suffered similar traumas. \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Setting the Stage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Resiliency 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Women’s Stories 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Safe Havens, Important Relationships\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 School and Work 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Intimate Relationships 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Relationships with Children 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Relationships Outside the Family 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Processes and Strategies for Developing Resiliency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Role of Psychotherapy 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Management of Feelings 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The Importance of Self-Care 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Making Sense of the Abuse 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: A Lifelong Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Revisiting the Participants 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Research Methodology 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 253\u003c\/p\u003e \"Through its emphasis on survivors' strengths and resilience overthe life course, this book brings a new focus to the study of childsexual abuse. Therapists, researchers, and survivors will gain animportant understanding of resiliency in the context of family,community, and women's lives. The authors give voice to women whohave overcome the trauma of abuse.\" --Linda M. Williams, directorof research, the Stone Center, Wellesley College\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This important book breaks new ground. . . . For any readerwishing to be inspired by stories of the human spirit's triumphover adversity.\" --Daniel Brown, Harvard Medical School, SimmonsSchool of Social Work\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The women's voices of With the Phoenix Rising bring to life thespirit and hope every survivor can discover. This wonderful bookhas something to offer new clinicians as well as seasoned traumaprofessionals.\" --Linda T. Sanford, author of Strong at the BrokenPlaces\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Full of practical wisdom and perspective for trauma cliniciansworking with all trauma survivor groups. Survivors will find theirstrengths and dignity cherished without the slightestaid-and-comfort given to perpetrators and their apologists. Withthe Phoenix Rising palpably enlarges what we know about how atrauma survivor can construct a good human life.\" --Jonathan Shay,staff psychiatrist, Department of Veteran Affairs; author ofAchilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRANCES K. GROSSMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Boston University.Alexandra B. Cook, Ph.D., is the director of children's services at the Trauma Center, Arbour Health Systems. Selin S. Kepkep, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice. Karestan C. Koenen, Ph.D., is a psychology fellow at the Payne Whitney Clinic of New York Hospital.Cook, Kepkep, and Koenen studied under Frances Grossman at Boston University's doctoral program in clinical psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALEXANDRA B. COOK\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., is the director of children's services at The Trauma Center, Arbour Health Systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELIN S. KEPKEP\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKARESTAN C. KOENEN\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., is a psychology fellow at the Payne Whitney Clinic of New York Hospital. Cook, Kepkep, and Koenen studied under Frances Grossman at Boston University's doctoral program in clinical psychology.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Resilience of the Human Spirit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do some women overcome traumatic childhood experiences while others, understandably, suffer terrible psychological consequences?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse have been widely chronicled, validating the difficulty with which many survivors struggle. Often overlooked are the millions of women who have overcome early trauma to lead successful, happy lives. Why do these women—whom we might otherwise have expected to fail—have such tremendous strength and resilience? This question is at the heart of \u003ci\u003eWith the Phoenix Rising\u003c\/i\u003e as it paints a moving and optimistic portrait of ten women who have overcome the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and shows how their resilient success can be encouraged in others who have suffered similar traumas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Through its emphasis on survivors’ strengths and resilience over the life course, this book brings a new focus to the study of child sexual abuse. Therapists, researchers, and survivors will gain an important understanding of resiliency in the context of family, community, and women’s lives. The authors give voice to women who have overcome the trauma of abuse.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—LINDA M. WILLIAMS,\u003c\/b\u003e director of research, the Stone Center, Wellesley College\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This important book breaks new ground….For any reader wishing to be inspired by stories of the human spirit’s triumph over adversity.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—DANIEL BROWN,\u003c\/b\u003e Harvard Medical School, Simmons School of Social Work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The women’s voices of \u003ci\u003eWith the Phoenix Rising\u003c\/i\u003e bring to life the spirit and hope every survivor can discover. This wonderful book has something to offer new clinicians as well as seasoned trauma professionals.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—LINDA T. SANFORD,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eStrong at the Broken Places\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Full of practical wisdom and perspective for trauma clinicians working with all trauma survivor groups. Survivors will find their strengths and dignity cherished without giving the slightest aid-and-comfort to perpetrators and their apologists. \u003ci\u003eWith the Phoenix Rising\u003c\/i\u003e palpably enlarges what we know about how a trauma survivor can construct a good human life.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—JONATHAN SHAY,\u003c\/b\u003e staff psychiatrist, Department of Veterans Affairs; author of \u003ci\u003eAchilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990499508453,"sku":"NP9780787947842","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787947842.jpg?v=1761788075","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/with-the-phoenix-rising-isbn-9780787947842","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}