Healing Family Wounds

<p><strong>The essential guide for families navigating the aftermath of sexual abuse in the home</strong></p><p>When sexual abuse is discovered within a family the resulting crisis can seem insurmountable. Parents face impossible choices professionals offer conflicting advice and everyone struggles with overwhelming emotions. Into this void steps Dr. Shanti Duncan with <em>Healing Family Wounds</em> a comprehensive roadmap for families in their darkest hour.</p><p>Drawing from more than twenty years of specialized clinical experience working with both survivors of abuse and those who have caused harm Dr. Duncan offers her SAFETY FIRST framework-a structured compassionate approach that guides families through each critical stage of recovery:</p><ul><li><ul><li><strong>Safety</strong>: Immediate steps to protect everyone involved</li><li><strong>Assessment</strong>: Understanding the situation and available resources</li><li><strong>Function</strong>: Managing day-to-day life during a crisis</li><li><strong>Engagement</strong>: Working effectively with courts and therapists</li><li><strong>Treatment</strong>: What to expect from therapy</li><li><strong>Yourself</strong>: Essential self-care for parents and caregivers</li><li><strong>Fear</strong>: Addressing common worries about the future</li><li><strong>Integration</strong>: Rebuilding family life with new awareness</li><li><strong>Reunification</strong>: When and how to safely bring family members together</li><li><strong>Security</strong>: Maintaining long-term safety and healing</li><li><strong>Thriving</strong>: Moving beyond survival to genuine well-being</li></ul></li></ul><p>As both a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider Dr. Duncan brings unique insight to this complex situation offering a balanced approach that prioritizes the safety of those harmed while recognizing that children who cause harm also need support and treatment.</p><p>Written with compassion and clarity <em>Healing Family Wounds</em> fills a critical gap in resources for families facing their darkest hour offering not just crisis management but a path toward genuine healing and restored family relationships when possible.</p><p></p>