June 2017
Intermediate to advanced
326 pages
11h 8m
English
Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.
—Virginia Satir (1972, p. 26)
Abuse, violence, and trauma are common aspects of human existence. Childhood abuse and intimate family violence, in various forms, are traumatic for all members of the family system. Traumatic experiences are also part of family and community life, typically large-scale events like war, poverty, random acts of violence, and disasters. Trauma is receiving widespread attention in the behavioral health field. The Center for Substance ...
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