Introduction. The Development of the Sam Model. Assumptions of the Sam Model. The Sam Model of Dynamics and Effects. Application of the Sam Model. The Sam Model of Philosophy and Practice. Preparatory Empathy. The Sam Model Treatment and Objectives. The Sam Practice Model: An Analogy. Interventions for Sam. From Sam. References. Additional Resources. Index
Josef Spiegel, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist in private practice at Wellsprings Psychotherapy & Consultation in Asheville, North Carolina
"Sexual Abuse of Males: The SAM Model of Theory and Practice is a
major addition to the literature on the abuse of males and a
breakthrough in understanding the complexity of its aftermath. Dr.
Spiegel notes that sexual abuse professionals are in a unique
position to tell the truth and, with this book, it is clear that he
is taking a leadership role in doing so. This book has much to
offer.and I recommend it to therapists and male survivors alike."
-- From the Foreword by Christine Courtois,Ph.D., author,
Recollections of Sexual Abuse: Treatment Principles and
Guidelines
"I'm very impressed. Sexual Abuse of Males is an important
contribution to our knowledge base and the literature of healing.
This thoughtful model, solidly grounded in current biological,
psychological, and sociological research, should be read by every
professional working with men, not just specialists in sexual child
abuse, and be required reading for students of psychology,
psychiatry, social work and counseling. Throughout this work, the
author's humanity and caring shine through. I shall keep this book
on my desk, recommend it in my professional trainings, and hope
that it receives the attention it deserves." -- Mike Lew, M.Ed.,
author, Victims No Longer and Leaping upon the Mountains: Men
Proclaiming Victory over Sexual Child Abuse
"Dr. Spiegel's interchangeable use of "SAM" as acronym for the
Sexual Abuse of Males model and as metaphor for the abused boy
captures the breadth and nature of his accomplishment with this
book. His sweeping approach to the multitemporal and multivariate
biopsychosocial character of sexual abuse, its outcomes, and
treatment render this book a simultaneous resource text, clinical
guide, biography and map." -- William C. Holmes, M.D., M.C.S.E.,
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine
"Sexual Abuse of Males is the first comprehensive account of a
troubling but important topic. Dr. Spiegel writes with clarity and
scholarly sobriety on a topic which has for too long been ignored.
This long overdue book will provide invaluable information for
clinicians and victims alike." -- J. Douglas Bremner, MD, author,
Does Stress Damage the Brain? Understanding Trauma-Related
Disorders from a Mind-Body Perspective"This book is the most
thorough and complete presentation and discussion of sexual abuse
of males (SAM). It is an essential reading for all practitioners
because the percentage of patients who have suffered sexual abuse
is much higher than most realize. This book is also useful for
those who assess and treat female victims. It is a gem for those of
us who assess these victims and suggest treatment. This book is
easy to understand and to read." -Harvey Armstrong, Book Review,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada Journal Psychiatry, Vol 51, No 4,
April 2006"This book is an important addition to the small but
growing literature on the childhood sexual abuse (CSA) of males.
Speigel’s book has a number of strengths that recommend it to both
the clinician and the researcher. Its breadth is tremendous and it
is well organized. This book offers a wealth of information and
background on sexually abused males, and provides an accurate,
clinical, and deeply personal portrait of the problem and related
issues. This is not a book someone will sit down a read in a
weekend or even in a week—it is much too rich and varied for such a
cursory read. However, given the depths to which Spiegel goes in
exploring the problem of CSA of males, this book is an essential
sourcebook. Spiegel has thought long and hard about the problem and
has a lot to share regarding its dynamics, effects, and
treatments." ---D.W. Purcell , JD, PhD, Archives of Sexual
Behavior, Vol. 35, 2006
"Sexual Abuse of Males: The SAM Model of Theory and Practice is a
major addition to the literature on the abuse of males and a
breakthrough in understanding the complexity of its aftermath. Dr.
Spiegel notes that sexual abuse professionals are in a unique
position to tell the truth and, with this book, it is clear that he
is taking a leadership role in doing so. This book has much to
offer, and I recommend it to therapists and male survivors alike."
- From the Foreword by Christine Courtois,Ph.D., author,
Recollections of Sexual Abuse: Treatment Principles and
Guidelines"This book is the most thorough and complete presentation
and discussion of sexual abuse of males (SAM). It is an essential
reading for all practitioners because the percentage of patients
who have suffered sexual abuse is much higher than most realize.
This book is also useful for those who assess and treat female
victims. It is a gem for those of us who assess these victims and
suggest treatment. This book is easy to understand and to read."
-Harvey Armstrong, Book Review, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada
Journal Psychiatry, Vol 51, No 4, April 2006
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