Understanding & Healing Children Who Act Out Sexually Second Edition

Why do some children sexually act out? What is what is age-appropriate exploratory play and problematic behavior that requires intervention?

This book is divided into three parts.
Part One (Chapters 1-8) presents case examples of children acting out sexually in which each example illustrates a different reason for the sexual acting out behavior. As well, each case illustrates different psychological dynamics.
Part Two (Chapters 9-11) considers the assessment of child sexual behavior as developmentally appropriate or inappropriate. It also provides practical guidelines for caregivers and professionals on how to manage a child's sexual acting out behavior.
Part Three (Chapters 12-24) provides theory, research, information, and resources related to working with children. Information regarding: trauma, trauma-informed interventions, working with children who sexually abuse others, related themes such as memory impacts, dissociation, and issues related to interviewing children are also included.

In short, the book is about what we need to know in order to help children heal and move forward in their lives in a healthy and appropriate way.

Parents, daycare staff, and other caregivers might want to read only Parts One and Two. Therapists, students, lawyers, or professionals working with children will find more research-based information in Part Three.

Adults who survived child trauma have commented on how healing this book was for them to read.

About the Author
Shewchuk, Daria: - For over 30 years, Daria Shewchuk, Ph.D., psychologist, teacher, clinical consultant, and former social worker, has worked with children who have been abused and have sexually acted out. She has conducted research, published, and presented workshops on this topic. She has developed and implemented day-treatment programs for disturbed children. Since 1985, in addition to her work with children, Dr. Shewchuk has worked with youth and adults who sexually abuse others. Presently, she has a private practice in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. Her current focus is on treating youth and adults who suffer with trauma-related disorders and concurrent problems. She also works with teens and adults who have sexually abused others. She teaches at the graduate level in Canada and internationally. She provides training, conducts workshops, and provides consultation to government and private agencies. Her website is www.shewchuk-dann.com and the book website is: http: //understandingandhealing.com.