Daria Shewchuk, Ph.D., has provided thousands of hours of therapy for children who have suffered from abuse or neglect or who sexually acted out. She also provided treatment for their abusers.
She has taught university courses and trained therapists in the areas of trauma treatment and child therapy. She has testified as an expert witness and has acted as a consultant to many agencies.
This book combines her extensive experience, research, and knowledge in an accessible way for those interested in helping children. The aim of this book is to help those who are interested in, or impacted by, young children who sexually act out.
The case studies, research, and information compiled herein offer the reader a better understanding of this issue.
This book also provides useful tools and techniques on how to assess a child and intervene in a therapeutic way.
For over 30 years, Daria Shewchuk, Ph.D. psychologist, teacher, clinical consultant, and former social worker, has worked with children who have been abused and have sexually acted out.
She has conducted research, published, and presented workshops on this topic. She has developed and implemented day-treatment programs for disturbed children.
Since 1985, in addition to her work with children, Dr. Shewchuk has worked with youth and adults who sexually abuse others.
Presently, she has a private practice in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Her focus is on treating youth and adults who suffer with trauma-related disorders and concurrent problems.
She also works with teens and adults who have sexually abused others. She provides training, conducts workshops, and provides consultation to government and private agencies.
Understanding & Healing Children Who Sexually Abuse is her first book.