This forty-three-minute videotape was produced in 1988 by Wendy Maltz, Steve Christiansen, and Gerald Joffee. It features three couples, one with a male survivor, discussing sexual healing. The video is understandably dated – Wendy looks like a teenager! – it still conveys the types of challenges couples face when a partner in a relationship was previously sexually abused. Confronting an abuser is discussed in the video. Please note that it is not always a good idea, so it is best to only consider such a move under the guidance of a trained therapist. This video is helpful for partners who want to understand the impact of abuse on their relationship and how they can work with the survivor to heal.
Praise for Partners in Healing
“Well done, interesting and compelling. . . high impact, but not sensationalized.”
–Joseph Lo Piccolo, Ph.D., University of Missouri Sexuality Program
“A well-organized program. The couples are articulate and address a variety of problems. Wendy is excellent. . . a clear, natural and caring presentation.”
–Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D., author, For Yourself and For Each Other
“My clients have benefited greatly from exploring the issues so effectively raised by the video. Both therapists and clients will find the tape a valuable resource.”
–Eliana Gil, Ph.D., Outgrowing the Pain
*** Want to see demonstrations of the relearning touch techniques described in The Sexual Healing Journey? Watch Wendy’s follow-up video, “Relearning Touch: Healing Techniques for Couples,” here
