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Both Sides of the Coin : Child Sexual Abuse   
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Both Sides of the Coin is a pioneering video that dares to bring together a male victim of child sexual abuse and a male pedophile. The result is an insightful, well rounded and balanced view of what the causes and effects of child abuse are. This video stimulates discussion of one of society’s most hidden issues: the sexual abuse of male children. By using case studies it gives the viewer a personal account of theory and research on the subject.

Four Men Speak Out On Surviving Child Sexual Abuse 
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This tape presents actual survivors of child sexual abuse. They discuss how the abuse experience affected their lives and the steps they are taking toward recovery. They hope, that in speaking out, they will encourage acceptance and understanding of the recovery process for male survivors. Each person shares his own story. They speak of the devastation they experienced as children whose trust was violated.


Healing Sexual Abuse: An Empowerment Video for Women    
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Healing Sexual Abuse explains and dramatizes six key concepts for effective group therapy participation by women with a history of sexual abuse. Speak your feelings-Healing is related to what is going on inside-If its happening in the group, it is probably happening outside the group-Your group may feel like family, but it isn’t group participation not competition-The memory is not the experience. This video helps reduce pre-group anxiety, earn what to expect and how to function in a group, develops attitudes of support and caring, shows what has been learned can be unlearned, and provides guidelines for an effective group.


Incest: Speaking the Deadly Secret   
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Adult survivors of incest reveal the devastating effects of childhood incest on adult life. Candid discussion and the presentation of artwork and poetry created while in therapy are used to help the group members express their realm of feelings. Guilt, shame, anger, pain, and self-hatred are expressed along with the realization that they can make conscious choices in their lives. The therapist explains how breaking the silence and talking about the incest experience marks the beginning of the healing process. The testimonies shared in this program will lend great support to incest victims in their efforts to confront their painful past.