Sibling sexual abuse is considered to be one of the most common forms of child sexual abuse within the family setting, yet it is often ignored, downplayed or denied in spite the impact on survivors.


Shining a spotlight on the hidden phenomenon, Christiane Sanderson provides a rigorous account of the nature and dynamics of sibling sexual abuse. She provides a clear explanation of the difference between developmentally appropriate, consensual sexual exploration and developmentally inappropriate, non-consensual sexual behaviour. The focus is on how these behaviours impact the sibling being harmed, the sibling who is harming, the wider family and adult survivors.


This book is essential reading for anyone involved in assessing, supporting, safeguarding or treating individuals or families impacted by sibling sexual abuse and all those working with adult survivors.

An authoritative guide which addresses the taboo subject of sibling sexual abuse and includes insights to improve therapeutic understanding and practice

About the Author
Christiane Sanderson BSc., MSc. is a lecturer in Psychology at the University of Roehampton. With over 30 years' experience working in the field child sexual abuse, sexual violence, complex trauma and domestic abuse, she has delivered training to both statutory and voluntary organisations, as well as therapeutic training institutes She is the author of Counselling Skills for Working with Trauma, Working with Shame, Introduction to Counselling Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma, Counselling Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and The Seduction of Children, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She is a trustee at the charity One in Four for whom she has written The Warrior Within self-help book for survivors.

Reviews
Research on sibling sexual abuse is limited, and its impact can be overlooked or marginalised. In this important new book, Christiane Sanderson-a world-leading expert on counselling with trauma -lifts the lid on sibling sexual abuse, providing an original, practical, and insightful guide to therapeutic understandings and practices in this area. -- Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology, University of Roehampton
Christiane Sanderson, writes with clarity about a complex topic, carefully presenting the evidence and writing sensitively, empathically, and practically about what can be done to address sibling sexual abuse. The book is remarkable in its ability to speak to survivors, professionals, and parents alike. -- Simon Hackett, Professor of Child Abuse and Neglect, Durham University



Book Information
ISBN 9781805011262
Author Christiane Sanderson
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 20mm