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Beginning to Heal

A First Book for Men and Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children
By Laura Davis and Ellen Bass
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Beginning to Heal by Laura Davis and Ellen Bass offers compassionate guidance for those recovering from trauma and loss. The book provides practical tools and heartfelt support to help readers navigate the painful journey towards healing and self-discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for individuals seeking emotional healing, therapists, and anyone interested in personal development and recovery from trauma.

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Originally published as the groundbreaking "The Courage to Heal," this book has become a touchstone for anyone seeking a gentler, more gradual entry into the process of healing from childhood sexual abuse. The new edition has been updated to include the stories of both men and women survivors, and also covers the issue of clergy abuse.

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ISBN: 9780060564698

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 November 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Collins

Edition: Revised ed.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 112

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Education & Reference Ellen Bass Health & Wellness Laura Davis Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

A pioneer in the field of healing from child sexual abuse, Ellen Bass currently teaches in the MFA program at Pacific University in Oregon. Her poetry books include Mules of Love and The Human Line. Laura Davis is the author of The Courage to Heal Workbook, Allies in Healing, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, and I Thought We'd Never Speak Again. She teaches writing and lives with her family in Santa Cruz, California.

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