Reclaiming lives from sexual violence:
Understanding shame through innovative narrative therapy
'Reclaiming lives from sexual violence' takes an innovative approach to using narrative therapy in counselling people who have been subject to childhood sexual abuse.
'Reclaiming Lives from Sexual Violence' presents an illustrative case study of the authors, Tim the therapist in consultation with Dale the client, who was sexually abused as a child by a clergy member. The book is unique in documenting their therapeutic work using transcripts taken directly from their multiple sessions together.
You can purchase the book in the store, or if you wish to know more about the book, please click the links below
"I commend Reclaiming Lives from Sexual Violence: Understanding Shame through Innovative Narrative Therapy for its originality, its generosity of spirit and its co-authorship. In addition, it takes up shame as a major concern, offering remedial strategies to render it ineffectual. But perhaps most significantly is that Tim, the counsellor and Dale, the survivor, who as they put it, 'walked alongside' one another do so once again in the most engaging and inspiring fashion in co-authoring this book".
David Epston, originator of Narrative Therapy with Michael White, BA, Dist.Dim.Comm.Dev., MA (Applied Social Studies), CQSW(UK), NZAC, D.Litt (honoris causa)
About us
We met in 2014, through the Royal Commission into Institutional Childhood Sexual Abuse, where a therapeutic alliance was formed over a period of three and a half years. Since then we have written a book documenting our story. We have also developed a Webinar series for practitioners to explore concepts around narrative therapy when working with peoples experiences of sexual violence.
To find out more about us and what we've engaged in, click here.
Tim Donovan
Tim Donovan is a registered mental health social worker, and experienced practitioner that is passionate about assisting people in their lives in their preferred way. With graduate qualifications in social work and narrative therapy, Tim is committed to person-centered practice in supporting individuals, families, and groups who have experiences.
Mobile: +61401109547 Email: understandingshame@gmail.com
Dale Johns
Dale Johns is a survivor of childhood sexual violence who has devoted his life to Pastoral Care and Advocacy, working with the lonely, homeless, and drug affected. Dale hopes his story brings freedom to other survivors through gaining a deeper understanding of shame and teaching mental health professionals showing that care and compassion are vital components of effective counselling.
Email: understandigshame@gmail.com
Our webinar series - free to download.
Engage in our 4-part webinar series that's divided into 10 separate modules. The series is designed for you to participate individually or as a group, at your own pace, in your own time.
Learn from Dale's personal lived experiences of sexual violence. Our approach demonstrates the application of narrative therapy to counselling people who have been subject to any acts of oppression. What is presented will contest traditional ideas around counselling. There will be an opportunity to explore your beliefs around vulnerability and shame in your own work.
The series will provide practical ways to use narrative therapy approaches for deconstructing unhelpful cultural discourses or myths; for identifying and strengthening the skills and knowledge people have regarding their own problems; and for encouraging connection with preferred ways of being.
Reclaiming my story
Are you interested in sharing your lived experiences in a supportive environment, that is lead by you. The intention is for anyone who has experienced sexual abuse to have the opportunity to be believed, and be understood. Peer support in this way hopes to minimise the effects of shame in your life, by connecting with others regardless of your location. Click on Reclaiming my story to register.
Please visit our online store to purchase Reclaiming lives from sexual violence: understanding shame through innovative narrative therapy'' and our pre-recorded webinar series
We also offer Individual and Group counseling, as well as 'face to face' and 'online' Workshops, based on our webinar series.
Please contact us for a quote.
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