The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

by Wendy Maltz

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Originally published in 1991, The Sexual Healing Journey is a highly respected resource for understanding and healing the intimate sexual problems caused by sex abuse. In this third edition, renowned author, psychotherapist, and certified sex therapist Wendy Maltz keeps this classic recovery book fresh with revised materials and a new preface. Compassionate and enduring, this guide presents a comprehensive program for healing that combines expert clinical advice with innovative exercises, show more steadfast techniques, and deeply moving stories of individuals who have overcome the challenges of sexual abuse to reclaim sex as safe, loving, and enjoyable. Contains mature themes. show less

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Wendy Maltz

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Wendy Maltz is a licensed clinical social worker and a marriage, family and sex therapist. She is also the co-director of Maltz Counseling Associates. Maltz has written In the Garden of Desire, a book on female sexuality and The Sexual Healing Journal: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. (Bowker Author Biography)

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Original publication date: 1991, 2001, 2012

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