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Becoming a Secondary Survivor of Sexual Assault
Author(s) -
Remer Rory,
Ferguson Robert A.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.1995.tb01773.x
Subject(s) - interdependence , perspective (graphical) , psychology , sexual assault , process (computing) , social psychology , psychotherapist , medicine , sociology , suicide prevention , poison control , computer science , medical emergency , social science , artificial intelligence , operating system
A model of secondary‐survivor (R. Remer & Elliott, 1988a, 1988b) healing is presented based on the experiences of male partners attending a support group. The focus is on both the resources and strengths required for becoming a secondary survivor and the difficulties often encountered in coordinating individual and relationship aspects of healing. Particular stress is given the need to develop and maintain a balanced, interdependent perspective, one that is fair to both secondary and primary victims engaged in the healing process. The role of counselors and therapists in promoting optimal interaction is also suggested.