ABSTRACT
This book was written, much as the groups I have conducted over a 20-year period, as a response to the needs of the community of adults who have survived experiences of abuse as children. These abuses include those of a violent sexual and emotional nature and also the often under reported experiences of neglect. I have conducted these groups both in a public health and private setting. In my private practice I have worked as a solo therapist, while in the public health setting. for the Health Service Executive in the North East of Ireland. I have worked in all of my groups with a variety of co-therapists, all of whom were my valued colleagues within the service. For the purpose of confidentiality, I have drawn all of my examples in the text solely from my private practice and have altered all identifying details.
