Monday, January 01, 2001

Common Issues of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest

Common Issues of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest
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  • Common Coping Mechanisms Used by Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse - By Victoria Polin and Gail Roy
  • Common Symptoms of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest - By Victoria Polin and Gail Roy
    • Stress Relief
  • Addictions
    • Children/Family Members of those with Addictions
    • Eating Disorders
    • Internet Addictions
    • Self Injury/Mutilation
    • Sex Addictions
    • Spending Addictions
  • Boundary/Control Issues
  • Crime Victim Compensation
  • Cult Involvement and/or Searching for Alternative Spirituality
  • Depression
  • Dealing with Holidays
  • Flashbacks, Nightmares and Abreactions
  • Honoring Parents Who Are Abusive  By Benzion Sorotzkin, Psy.D.
  • Obsessive/Compulsive Behaviors
  • Pregnancy and Childhood Sexual Abuse and Incest
  • Prostitution/Trafficking
    • Incest, Pregnancy, Abortion and Halacha (Jewish Law)  By Vicki Polin, Michael Salamon, and Na'ama Yehuda
  • Questions to Ask Yourself Before Disclosing, Confronting or Going Public - By Vicki Polin
  • Repressed Memories
  • Self Esteem Issues
  • Somatic Symptomology
  • Suicidal Ideation

1 comment:

Ivonne Meeuwsen said...

In addition to the things mentioned here, a common issue among survivors is trouble finding and maintaining a sexual relationship.

This is an often overlooked problem that is very detrimental to the quality of life after abuse and it can be healed.