“I learned a lot from this book. If it was too graphic I couldn’t have read it. It was real. Maybe because I went through it. It was gentle. More like you focused on the mind of these girls and what they went through.”
--Rita, 15, A Survivor

"Telling stories is a universal method of communication between all people of all ages and genders. The Thursday Group is a story that guides female children and adolescents through the process of healing from sexual abuse. From family dynamics and peer pressure, to group therapy and the internal process of personal growth, The Thursday Group helps young women understand, identify with, and learn about themselves. The Thursday Group should be a part of every therapist's library, and on the top of the list of recommended books for girls who are recovering from sexual abuse."
--Robert F Longo, MRC, LPC, author of Paths to Wellness; Director of Clinical Training, Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, Winston-Salem, NC

"This book really is amazing. It is written from a child's perspective and is something that can be read by child victims and/or non-offending families. It covers EVERYTHING and addresses all of the cultural things specific to Alaska that are often left out of other resources."
--Staff, Fairbanks AK, Children’s Advocacy Center

“This book is strongly recommended for youth who are survivors of sexual abuse and participating in therapeutic settings that allow for open discussion on the need to rebuild trust relationships in their lives. The reader takes a journey with Abi and other survivors through a healing process as they attempt to make sense of what has happened to them. The authors remove any mystery about the legal system while providing factual information on sexual abuse throughout the reading.”
--Leona Schick, M.S.W., Assistant Professor of Human Services with the University of Alaska Fairbanks

“This book is very thoughtful and well-written; highlighting several perspectives (client, parent, therapist); eminently usable for novice and experienced practitioners; chock full of interventions. I highly recommend it!”
--Val Miraglia: Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor

"I don't think I've ever seen a book like this. I'm glad it's going to be out there."
--A survivor

"Somebody finally.....you know what we need."
--A survivor

"You opened a door for me and I was able to close some thing."
--A survivor

"The Thursday Group is a resource that has captured our hearts. It is the most compassionate tool I have seen for girls who are in the midst of their journey to healing. Adolescent females who have experienced sexual abuse find in this book a girl to relate to, words to find comfort in, and helpful coping strategies to practice throughout their journey. It is a perfect balance of education, personal insight, and healing. We have found that The Thursday Group is not only valuable to young survivors, but also to parents and professionals. Anyone who reads this book will gain a beautiful insight into what it is their child or client is thinking and feeling, thus making us all better supporters of these brave girls. Our Child Advocacy Centers purchased this book in bulk and enthusiastically give it to adolescent female victims, their caregivers, and professionals with whom we work. Wle believe that sharing this book with others is a gift that goes a very long way."
--Jessica Lawmaster, MSW
Kenai Peninsula Children's Advocacy Center Coordinator