When Adults Hurt Children

Helping Children Heal from Abuse

Marge Eaton Heegaard author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Fairview Press,U.S.

Published:8th Feb '05

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This insightful book offers a creative avenue for victims to express their unspoken trauma through visual art, promoting healing and understanding.

In When Adults Hurt Children, the author delves into the complex emotional landscape faced by victims of abuse. Through a unique blend of storytelling and visual expression, the book provides a safe space for individuals to articulate their trauma in ways that words often fail to capture. This approach not only empowers victims but also sheds light on the often-silenced narratives surrounding child abuse.

The book emphasizes the importance of creative expression as a therapeutic tool. By encouraging readers to create visual representations of their experiences, it fosters a sense of agency and healing. The author shares various techniques and exercises designed to help individuals translate their pain into art, making the healing process more accessible and relatable. This journey through creativity allows victims to reclaim their voices and share their stories on their own terms.

When Adults Hurt Children serves as both a guide and a source of inspiration. It aims to raise awareness about the impact of abuse while offering practical strategies for coping and recovery. By bridging the gap between silence and expression, the book not only supports victims but also invites society to engage in crucial conversations about preventing and addressing child abuse.

ISBN: 9781577491521

Dimensions: 281mm x 214mm x 3mm

Weight: 141g

42 pages