Abortion Counseling: A Clinician's Guide to Psychology, Legislation, Politics, and Competency

by Lenore Walker, Rachel Needle, Lenore E.A. Walker

The majority of women who have had abortions report feeling happy, satisfied, and relieved following their abortion. Some few women who have had an abortion may experience some feelings of guilt and sadness; however, this rarely lasts longer than a few days. Those very few women who present with prolonged feelings of sadness and mental health problems are women who have either had these problems prior to their abortion, had other risk factors,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826102573
• ISBN13: 9780826102577
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"