Sunday, April 07, 2013

Honoring Renée Fredrickson, PhD

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Honoring Renée Fredrickson, PhD


Renee Fredrickson is a pioneers in the anti-rape movement.  She's been a clinical psychologist since 1977 and  is the author of the landmark book, "Repressed Memories: A Journey of Healing from Child Sexual Abuse".  Fredrickson's book was one of the first of it's kind that explained in simple language some of the issues and ramifications adult survivors of child sexual abuse may face.  Her book came out in 1992, just about the same time that many mental health professionals were being viciously attacked by the backlash. 




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