Resurrection After Rape: A Guide to Transforming from Victim to Survivor

Atkinson, Matt

ISBN 10: 0615209661 / ISBN 13: 9780615209661

Published by RAR Publishing, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Resurrection After Rape: A Guide to Transforming from Victim to Survivor
• Publisher: RAR Publishing
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615209661
• ISBN 13: 9780615209661
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

"Resurrection After Rape" is now the top-selling, best-reviewed book about women's recovery from rape trauma. It is current "gold standard" for counselors, treatment centers, college course texts, and, of course, survivors of rape. Thousands of copies sold have made it one of the most sought-after guides for personal recovery after sexual assault. Addresses PTSD, spirituality, self-injury, sexuality, guilt/shame, and therapy.

About the Author

Matt Atkinson is a Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Professional. As the Director of a state sexual assault program he has helped develop twelve new new rape crisis programs, including training of nurses, therapists, advocates, and law enforcement. He has worked as a YWCA staff director in prevention of domestic and sexual violence, and he has developed and implemented programs with women's prisons, university sports teams, churches, and Indian tribes. In 2004, he became the first male given the National Award for Outstanding Advocacy and Community Work in Ending Sexual Violence by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. In 2005 he was awarded Most Therapeutic by his professional peers at a mental health treatment facility. In 2006 he began to teach college courses on domestic violence and crisis intervention as an adjunct professor. He also regularly presents trainings at workshops and conferences nationwide. Matt has degrees in Art/Human Physiology, Behavioral Science, and a Master's in Clinical Social Work.