ABSTRACT
As a therapist working with survivors of sexual abuse I find that my clients often struggle with what feels to them like overwhelming amounts of grief. They typically describe their childhoods as one huge loss. Below is an intervention designed to help clients gain a clearer understanding of the specific events or issues they need to grieve. This intervention validates the client and confirms what they need to grieve. It also provides a way to look at what they can do to heal, which may include grieving rituals or other ways to give themselves what they needed as a child. It is applicable for many types of clients and presenting problems. It can also be used with families and couples to facilitate empathy and understanding.
