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

• 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.