The following blog posts are all related to the book:
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The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
(Third Edition, 1994)
by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis
May 26, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/29/09)
Healing is possible: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – introduction to the book
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May 27, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/30/09)
Value in writing: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – using writing as a healing tool
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May 28, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/31/09)
Taking stock of the damage: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – self-esteem and personal power
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May 30, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 9/1/09)
What do I feel?: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – feelings
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June 1, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 9/2/09)
My body tells the story: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – my physical body
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June 2, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 9/8/09)
Trust in intimacy: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – intimacy
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June 3, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 9/9/09)
Confused sexuality: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – sexuality
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June 4, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 9/10/09)
Family of origin: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – family of origin
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 1
(Posted to the blog on 9/13/09)
Lasting effects – Part 1: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – sexual/romantic relationships
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 9/15/09)
Lasting effects – Part 2: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – non-sexual relationships, physical touch
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 3
(Posted to the blog on 9/17/09)
Lasting effects – Part 3: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – physical touch
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 4
(Posted to the blog on 9/19/09)
Lasting effects – Part 4: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – physical touch, feeling safe during physical activities
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 5
(Posted to the blog on 9/21/09)
Lasting effects – Part 5: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – sexuality, compulsive behaviors
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 6
(Posted to the blog on 9/23/09)
Lasting effects – Part 6: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – compulsive behaviors
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 7
(Posted to the blog on 9/26/09)
Lasting effects – Part 7: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – self-worth
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 8
(Posted to the blog on 9/28/09)
Lasting effects – Part 8: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – career, God, church, music, children
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 9
(Posted to the blog on 9/30/09)
Lasting effects – Part 9: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – sleep, will to live, expression of emotions
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June 21, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/10/09)
Blessings in disguise – Part 1: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – personal strengths I’ve developed as a result of my history
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June 22, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/11/09)
Blessings in disguise – Part 2: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – personal strengths I’ve developed as a result of my history
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June 23, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/12/09)
Coping as a way to survive: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – coping as a way to survive
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June 24, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/14/09)
It’s easier to forget: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – forgetting it happened, splitting into all good or all bad
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June 25, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/15/09)
The opposing faces of me: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – lack of integration
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June 26, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/16/09)
Putting names to the faces: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – dissociation
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June 27, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/18/09)
Just a floating head: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – leaving your body and other forms of escape
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June 28, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/19/09)
Keeping it all under control: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – extreme organization, chaos, spacing out, hyper-awareness, humor and busyness
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July 7, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/28/09)
Choosing numbness over pain: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – mental illness, self-injury, isolation, addictions
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July 8, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/29/09)
Keeping to myself: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – intimacy, religion, sex
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July 9, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/30/09)
One journey with many steps: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – the stages of healing
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July 10, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/4/09)
Unlike anything you’d expect: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – the decision to heal
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July 11, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/5/09)
Can’t stop talking about it: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – the emergency stage
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July 12, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/9/09)
Hidden memories: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – the experience of remembering
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July 13, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/10/09)
There are feelings attached: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – allowing yourself to remember
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July 14, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/12/09)
Forgetful children: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – why children forget what is happening to them
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July 15, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/13/09)
No sparing the details: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – should I cater my writing to the interest of my readers?
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July 16, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/16/09)
My hope is strong: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – my reasons for documenting what I remember
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July 25, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 12/6/09)
I love lists: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – a long list of emotions
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July 30, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 12/11/09)
A possible paradigm shift: My self-destructive behaviors are starting to abate
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