Me Nobody Knows Teen Survivors Rev P

By Barbara Bean and Shari Bennett

Book Overview

The first book for sexually abused teens to turn to

When teenagers are victims of sexual abuse, the 'normal' problemsof adolescence are exacerbated. The authors validate theconflicting emotions aroused by sexual abuse and offer theseadolescents simple, concrete advice about reporting the abuse andhow to seek counseling.

This unique book is for teenagers in therapy that have been victimsof sexual abuse, as well as for their therapists. Through written, visual, and relaxation exercises, the book shows survivors how tobegin to cope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787939609
• ISBN13: 9780787939601
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

The Me Nobody Knows: A Guide for Teen Survivors

This book is an excellent resource for teen survivors of sexual abuse, their parents, teachers, and counselors. I teach 7th through 12th grade adolescents within a state hospital setting. Many of the teens I teach are survivors of sexual abuse, and I have used this book as a resource for them for the past several years. The book is written in very straightforward language and in a readable format. It includes realistic discussions about feelings and easily usable suggestions for dealing with those feelings and other aftereffects of sexual abuse. I feel the authors treat the book's readers with respect and intelligence, never preaching nor talking down to them. Another outstanding book on this topic I also provide in my library for my students is: How Long Does it Hurt? A guide to recovering from incest and sexual abuse for teenagers, their friends, and their families, by Cynthia L. Mather.