Through this popular therapeutic book, Jan Frank, encourages victims of abuse to face the reality of what took place in their lives and the aftershocks that continue to take a toll. Then, implementing a Christian therapeutic approach, she walks them through the steps, and the stories of healing.

As a victim of incest herself, Jan Frank understands the confounding feelings with which victims wrestle and she offers empathy, understanding and proven steps toward recovery. Each step is explained in its own chapter: from Facing the Problem to Tracing Behavioral Difficulties and Symptoms, to Rebuilding Self-Image and Relationships, etc., and eventually Restoration. The book concludes with an excellent section featuring answers to questions most often asked by abuse victims and those who love them. Clinicians and their clients will benefit from a touching and therapeutic journey through the Door of Hope.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to:

• Be better able to define sexual abuse and its effect on victims
• Have an improved theoretical framework for the assessment and treatment of sexual abuse survivors
• Have an increased ability to identify the symptoms of sexual abuse
• Possess a greater understanding of the family dynamics in homes where sexual abuse occurs
• Have increased efficacy in the treatment of sexually abused clients in individual treatment and in group therapy
• Have increased empathy for sexual abuse victims

Syllabus / Course Instructions

• The Course consists of reading the selected book, successfully completing an online posttest and filling out a course evaluation.
• The book is not included. It must be purchased separately. We have supplied a link to Amazon.com for your convenience.
• Purchasing your course will give you access to both a printable copy of the test and an online version. Print the test to use as a companion as you read the book and answer the questions.
• You cannot exit the online test once you begin, so have your answers available.

Additional Resources On This Site for CE

• Soul Talk
  by Larry Crabb, PhD: 8 CE Credits
• When Bad Things Happen To Good People
  by Harold S. Kushner: 6 CE Credits
• Boundaries: When to Say Yes and When to Say No
  by Henry Cloud and John Townsend: 12 CE Credits
• Christian Therapist's Notebook
  Philip J. Henry, PhD, Lori Marie Figueroa, MS, David R. Miller, PhD: 7 CE Credits
• Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
  By Dr. Dan Allender: 12 CE Credits

Additional Resources Not On This Site

• Unclaimed Baggage: Dealing with Your Past on Your Way to a Stronger Marriage, by Don and Jan Frank
  www.janfrank.org
• Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls: A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices
  by Gary W. Moon and David G. Benner
• Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-Term Structured Model
  by David G. Benner
• Larry Crabb,PhD- www.newwayministries.org
• Steve Arterburn— www.newlife.com

Bio: Jan Frank

Jan Frank is a licensed marriage, family therapist. She is an internationally recognized expert in leading support/therapy groups for incest and sexual abuse victims. For over 25 years she has led workshops on how to diagnose and treat sexual abuse victims. Her clear communication of the issues vital for healing, disclosure of her own story, commitment to scripture and spirituality brings restoration to hurting people. She is a frequent speaker at converences, women's events, and on radio and television programs. Her other books include Unclaimed Baggage and A Graceful Waiting.

Following the completion of a two year pilot study through Talbot Seminary's Institute of Spiritual Formation she helped launch a Spiritual Formation program at her church where she also leads a Bible study.