Beverly Engel - Freedom at Last: Healing the Shame of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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Beverly Engels Freedom at Last nails it! Like no other book on sexual trauma, she focuses on the core issueshame. Compassionate, thorough, and personal, her book takes former victims gently by the hand and guides them through a step-by-step healing process. Therapy for sexual abuse that omits healing shame is incomplete. This workbook can lead you home.Darlene Lancer, LMFT, author of Conquering Shame & Codependency

Shame is pervasive among survivors of sexual trauma, and especially profound for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Beverly Engel has written a comprehensive and accessible book filled with journal prompts and engaging exercises that skillfully guide and support readers in freeing themselves from the shame brought on by children sexual abuse. A transformative read for survivors as they navigate the healing journey.Erika Shershun, LMFT, author of Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body, Create Boundaries, & Live with Resilience

Beverly Engel provides a healing and transformative book for sexual abuse survivors. From a deep understanding of the pain, she illuminates the different stages of recovery and offers a clear path for survivors to regain their life after trauma. Freedom at Last: Healing the Shame of Childhood Sexual Abuse gives voice to sexual assault survivors and shows how they can heal through validation. This is the one, indispensable book that survivors need most.Matthew McKay, PhD, coauthor of Healing Emotional Pain Workbook

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