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Play Therapy and Sexually Abused Children, 2002.
Critical analysis of relevant literature regarding play therapy toward its use for treatment of sexually abused children.
9,587 words (approx. 38.3 pages), 40 sources, MLA, $ 196.95
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This study critically examines the subject of play therapy. Results of this analysis determine the strengths and weaknesses of play therapy and the outcome of its use for treatment of sexually abused children. These findings assist in the understanding of uses of play therapy and possible future directions that play therapy may be applied. A critical analysis of the play therapy technique, with the history of play therapy, current uses of play therapy, and treatment outcomes of play therapy, are examined.
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Statement of Purpose
Definition of Terms
Limitations of the Study
Outline of the Central Chapter
Introduction
History of Play Therapy
Counseling Children With Play
Play Therapy Defined
Uses of Play Therapy
Psychiatric Disorders
Neurological/Medical
Outcomes of Play Therapy for Sexually Abused Children
Recommendation of Play Therapy for Sexually Abused Children
Working Bibliography
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"Counseling children brings with it challenges that are unique and techniques are needed that are applicable to the needs of children (Erdman & Lampe, 1996, p. 374). Children are different from adults cognitively, emotionally, physically, and psychologically. They may lack abstract reasoning, may be egocentric, and establishment of rapport may take longer. Limited verbal skills may demand that the self be expressed through techniques of play therapy (Erdman & Lampe, p. 376). The use of play therapy has been documented as early as 1919, when H. von Hug-Hellmeth used play to analyze a child by translating her observations of a child at play into symbols designed to detect hostile and sexual wishes toward the child's parents (Guerney, 1984, p. 291). Play therapy has been used with many types of disorders, including psychiatric, and medical. An example of a psychiatric disorder treated with play therapy is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Miller, 1999). Nondirective play therapy has also been described as a preferred treatment for dissociative children (Cohen, 1999). Borrego, Urquiza, Rasmussen, and Zebell (1999) point out the importance of play therapy techniques for the promotion of a positive relationship between parents and children. There are many reported uses of play therapy in a medical setting, Billig and Weaver (1996) report the case of doll therapy used to help a child cope with limb loss. Pressdee, May, Eastman, and Grier (1997) report positive effects of play therapy to help young children become prepared for MR imaging. Zimmermann and Santen (1997) further report the effective use of a doll or teddy bear to reach children regarding their health needs."
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Utilizing Play Therapy with Sexually Abused Children, 2002.
Examining treatment options for child sexual abuse and new developments in the field - focusing on play therapy as a new form of treatment.
7,800 words (approx. 31.2 pages), 54 sources, APA, $ 169.95
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The paper defines child sexual abuse (CSA), its history, and treatment options. It also discusses several therapeutic models, specifically focusing on individual play therapy with children who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Several theoretical frameworks in relation to play therapy are mentioned including Rogerian, cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and psychodynamic approaches. The diagnosis and assessment are discussed using projective techniques such as drawings and stories, and treatment goals are suggested through the use of a play therapy model. Last, the paper concludes with a case study, a tripartite crisis assessment, techniques and items to utilize in therapy and prognosis.
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"Child sexual abuse (CSA) is one form of child maltreatment that may indeed be the most devastating, and may occur in the context of other forms of child maltreatment such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. In fact, CSA may also be considered a form of emotional abuse in that, ?sexual abuse is among the most potentially damaging sources of emotional distress in young children? (Gallo-Lopez, 2000, p.269). CSA has been defined differently within legal, medical, and social contexts. For the purposes of this paper, CSA in general is defined as: ?contact or interaction between a child and an adult when the child is being used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or another person. Sexual abuse may also be committed by a person under the age of 18 when that person is significantly older than the victim or when the perpetrator is in a position of power or control over another child? (Wurtele & Miller-Perrin, 1992, p. 5). The sexual abuse and exploitation of children is not a new phenomenon. Within ancient times, ?using children as sex objects was not only accepted but often encouraged by adults? and ?participating in sexual activities with adults was not seen as wrong or harmful but as appropriate and even healthy for children? (Wurtele & Miller-Perrin, 1992, p.1). Glaser & Frosh (1993) suggest that ?accusations of sexual abuse originating from children were interpreted either as maliciousness, or more commonly, as the product of the child?s fantasy life? (ix, Introduction). During the Victorian Era, Freud started finding sexual abuse frequently among his psychologically troubled patients. However, doubting that incest could be that common, he concluded that the reported sexual activity had probably not really happened but was a fantasy connected with the developmentally important attraction that naturally occurs between daughter and father or son and mother. Freud?s ?Oedipus Complex? and the ?Electra Complex,? originally termed ?seduction theory,? was a widely accepted explanation of neurosis and hysteria during the 19th century (Thorman, 1983; Finkelhor, 1984)."
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Existential Therapy for Sexually Abused Children, 1996.
Theory & practice, humanistic techniques, patient-therapist relationship, interventions, role of family and effectiveness.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, $ 79.95
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This paper examines existential therapy for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The paper begins with a brief report on the incidence and effects of childhood sexual as well as a short overview of the basic objectives and strategies of the existential theory of therapy. This is followed by a delineation and discussion of various interventions utilizing existential principals and theory as their conceptual foundation. The paper ends with a formulation of conclusions based on the reviewed literature.
Existential Theory For Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Incidence and Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
According to Allgeier and Allgeier (1992) between fourteen and twenty-one percent of Americans (mostly women) have suffered.."
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Sexually Abused Children, 2002.
A discussion of the personality characteristics of sexually abused children.
1,955 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines how child sexual assault is a wide spread problem in today?s society that presents a severe risk to the victim?s mental health, both during childhood and into adulthood. It shows how for many sexually abused children, the effects continue long after the abuse has ended. It analyzes the variety of personality characteristics of sexually abused children as the result of experiencing fear, such as hostility, guilt, shame, depression, low self-esteem, poor self-image, physical and sleep complaints and sexual behavior disturbances and looks at how child sexual abuse can have a major negative impact on a child's personality development, social development, psychosexual development and school functioning. It can lead to the development of chronic life adjustment problems, personality disorders and psychopathology.
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"The psychodynamic theory emphasizes the importance of internal mental processes in the way in which relationships unfold. Sigmund Freud?s work forms the center of psychodynamic thought, arguing that children mentally adapt their instinctive drives to the demands and requirements of their social circumstances. Ultimately, they develop personality traits that often last throughout their lives and influence their relationships with others. Freud's belief was that the dominant human instinctual drive was libidinal or sexual."
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Interviewing Sexually Abused Children, 2004.
An analysis of investigation styles, procedures and methods for interviewing children who are victims of sexual abuse.
2,316 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 74 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper presents a case study proposal that researches and reviews available literature in relation to the practices, procedures or methods utilized by the Swiss, Greek and Former Eastern European countries in forensic interviews with children that have been subjected to sexual abuse. Due to limitations of time, the research in this case study is limited to available information via the internet. Research is performed by searching professional journals and publications as well as advocate agency websites.
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Purpose
Objective
Methodology
Main Findings in the Study
Introduction
Brief Historical Overview
Literature Review
Recommendations
Bibliography
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"In the United States of America there have been case studies performed in relation to the proper methods and practices to utilize in interviewing the child victim of sexual abuse. Studies performed in Israel have also addressed these issues. Countries such as the United States and Israel have been seeking the "best practice" in forensic interviews of children who are victims to sexual abuse. A FBI Enforcement Bulletin dated October 1, 1999 states that: "If investigators have followed basic investigative rules and present well-prepared cases at trial essentially, they have implemented the multidisciplinary method, even if their department has not formalized the approach." Primary practice in investigation in this "multidisciplinary method" are the conducting of well-planned interviews, elimination of tunnel vision, understanding probable cause and understanding that when someone is cleared from arrest that the case should be kept open. Specifics in this method are specialists or those trained performing interviews are optimal conditions and suggest that prosecutors and other member of the multidisciplinary team observe the interviews."
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Effects of Sexual Abuse on Children, 2007.
A discussion on whether children who are sexually abused become abusers.
1,992 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how perpetrators of sexual abuse for both sexes are mostly men and how sexual abuse may recur over a period of years before its disclosure. It contends that research and interview publications have validated clinical based observations of male survivor's legacy of childhood abuse permeating all of the important domains of their lives. It looks at how this reflects an intergenerational pattern of predominantly male victims becoming the abusers themselves.
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"Perpetrators of sexual abuse for both sexes are mostly men. Sexual abuse may recur over a period of years before its disclosure. The most vulnerable victims are those that came from families separated by divorce, having only one natural parent, and one whose family has discord or disunity. Physical symptoms of the abuse may result to vaginal or rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, bruised genitalia, and a sexually transmitted disease. Other children tend to exhibit inappropriate sexual stimulation behavior symptoms or excessive sometimes compulsive masturbation preferred even to play by putting objects into genitals or anus for sexual stimulation and by sexual play with peers. (MacConaghy 3). "
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Sexual Abuse ofMale Children, 1991.
This paper discusses the definition, incidence, incest, characteristics of victimsand perpetrators, family aspects, effects on the child and treatment.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 16 sources, $ 95.95
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"Once a phenomenon downplayed and ignored by American society, child abuse is currently a topic well-acknowledged in the media and of prominent concern to social scientists, physicians, teachers, and parents. Child abuse takes many different forms, including physical abuse, psychological abuse, and sexual abuse. Of the three, sexual abuse has proven to be perhaps the most controversial, and has recently received considerable attention. However, the focus of this attention has been upon female child victims of sexual abuse. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the issues involved in the relatively unacknowledged and not-well-understood phenomenon of sexual abuse of male children."
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Play Therapy, 2005.
Evaluates the use of play therapy when dealing with abused children.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the use of play therapy when helping victims of child abuse. The paper looks at how play therapy allows children to act out suppressed emotions in a therapeutic setting, examines the issue of establishing trust and looks a the tools of play therapy.
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"Child abuse in general and sexual abuse in particular are crises that often occur within the family causing devastating effects on the child. Trust is the first psychological need developed during the first years of life and a necessity for the development of late competencies. When that trust is violated by a family member or relative, children begin to doubt themselves and mistrust others. As Griffith pointed out, abuse of a child is clearly a source of..."
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Play Therapy, 2003.
Discusses its use for treatment of sexually abused children.
7,425 words (approx. 29.7 pages), 39 sources, $ 135.95
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Analyzes the play therapy technique, current uses, treatment outcomes, strengths, and weaknesses. Gives the history of play therapy. Examines counseling children with play and encouraging self-expression.
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"Counseling children brings with it challenges that are unique and techniques are needed that are applicable to the needs of children (Erdman & Lampe, 1996, p. 374). Children are different from adults cognitively, emotionally, physically, and ..."
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Non-Directive versus Ecosystemic Play Therapy, 2006.
A comparison of non-directive versus ecosystemic play therapy as a means of providing support for a child.
1,809 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The work seeks to prove the statement of thesis which states that "ecosystemic play therapy provides better support for the child in play therapy than does the models contained in non-directive play therapy and is therefore more successful in eliciting change than non-directive play therapy." Ecosystemic methods of therapy and non-directive methods of therapy for play are researched and reviewed in this work in a comparison of the two methods toward the end of answering the question of which method is most desirable for therapeutic use.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Play Therapy Defined
Non-Directive Play Therapy
Ecosystemic Play Therapy
Summary
Conclusion
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" Many studies have been conducted in measuring the effectiveness of Non-Directive Play Therapy. Findings include those of the following studies. The effectiveness of non-directive Play Therapy was investigated by Kot (1995) in working with those who had witnessed domestic violence incidents. The Joseph Pre-School and Primary Self-Concept Screening Test, Child Behavior Check list and Children's Play Sessions behavior rating scale. Findings state that there was a significant reduction in the externalization of behavior problems as well as reduction in the overall problems with behavior."
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Child Sexual Abuse, 2007.
This paper reviews research studies about child sexual abuse, with an emphasis on how child sexual abuse negatively impacts society as a whole.
2,440 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper explains that child sexual abuse, which occurs across all ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and religious groups, poses a significant public health problem to U.S. society. The author points out that the direct costs to society include hospitalization, chronic health problems and law enforcement. The author also points out that the indirect costs are problems such as juvenile delinquency, special education needs and criminal behavior, which are much more common among childhood victims of abuse. The paper relates that children who have been abused sexually and adult survivors of child sexual abuse often suffer a range of psychological and behavioral problems in both the short and long term. The paper includes a table showing types of child sexual abuse.
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Introduction
Methodology
Findings
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Individuals
Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Society
Undisclosed Abuse: Hidden Implications
Conclusions and Discussion
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"Research shows that male victims are less likely to report the abuse, more likely to blame themselves for the abuse, and more likely to act out aggressively in response to it (Overstolz, 2001). Like female victims, male victims feel guilt and self-blame, low self-esteem and self-image, problems with intimacy, sexual dysfunction, substance abuse and depression and symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Many male victims try hard to "prove" their masculinity by having multiple female sex partners; sexually, physically or verbally victimizing others; or displaying dangerous or violent behaviors. They may have negative feelings about their own sexuality, confusion over gender and sexual identity, and may experience feelings of inadequacy. They may also have a sense of lost power, control and confidence in their manhood."
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Play Therapy, 2002.
An analysis of different methods of play therapy and their successes and failures when dealing with children.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper is a detailed examination of play therapy and its purpose. The writer provides an understanding of what play therapy is and how it is administered. The author describes how it is mainly used with young children who are too young to participate in an adult-like therapy setting. The paper details the process involved in the administering of this type of therapy, including the setting, the duration of the sessions, the method of evaluation and in what situations this therapy is used most successfully. The paper then discusses the different types of therapy and when to apply them.
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"Research has determined that this type of therapy is most effective for children between the ages of 2 and 10. The therapy is effective in this age range because it is the age range in which children communicate best through play and do not communicate as effectively through their verbal skills. The children are encouraged to choose any toy they want from the hundreds of choices presented in the therapist office. They are also encouraged to play in a sand box in the office because sand has been shown to be relaxing for the patient."
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Play Therapy, 2003.
Discusses the application of play therapy in the school setting.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 27 sources, $ 103.95
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Examines the use of directive and non-directive play therapy. Discusses how the tools of non-directive play therapy have been used to help children with psychological problems and how play therapy benefits the teacher and student.
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"This research examines the application of nondirective play therapy in a school setting, from the standpoint of a school psychologist. The research will set forth a general overview and working definition of directive and nondirective play therapy and the..."
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Child Sexual Abuse, 2007.
An analysis of the affects of child sexual abuse on at-risk youth behavior.
3,285 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper investigates how the sexual abuse of children has an effect on at-risk youth behavior. The paper explains the relationship between being sexually abused as a child and youth behavior and then takes a look at how this problem is being addressed by the family, school, social service agencies and/or the government. The paper also focuses on ways to assist children, who have been sexually abused, avoid at-risk behaviors.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Sexual Abuse Of Children And Its Impacts
How Sexual Abuse Of Children Has An Affect On At-Risk Youth Behavior
How This Problem Is Being Addressed
Solutions To Assist Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused
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"Lastly this particular research also found that depression did not necessarily explain the correlation between child sexual abuse and high risk sexual behaviors. This finding is actually consistent with previous research which has evaluated the interaction effects of emotional status and sexual abuse as it related to high risk sexual behaviors. The study found there were no interaction effects of depression on the correlation between child sexual abuse and sexuality variables such as the amount of unwanted pregnancies (Addy et al 2003). On the other hand, girls with high anxiety scores who also had experienced child sexual abuse had the most significant number of unwanted pregnancies (Addy et al 2003). In addition, Morrill, Kasten, Urato, and Larson (2001) discovered that depression and problems with drug and alcohol addiction did not serve as a link between sexual abuse and sexual risk in a sample of both women and men in substance abuse facilities in Massachusetts (Addy et al 2003). Overall such findings propose that the affects of child sexual abuse impact sexual behaviors through a social learning process (Addy et al 2003). That is this process is developed as a result of modeling and reinforcement as opposed to indirect contributory factors such as depression (Addy et al 2003)."
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Child Victims of Sexual Abuse, 2005.
A discussion of the sociological and emotional effects of sexual abuse on children.
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the long-term and short-term effects of child sexual abuse, future self-esteem issues, future drug abuse, effects on future relationships, and future repetitive behavior. The writer explains that the problem of child sexual abuse does not end when the abuse ends. The effects of sexual abuse on children are wide-ranging and often last a lifetime. It concludes that children may be abused only once, but the effects of that abuse can color their outlook forever.
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"Child abuse may be much more prevalent than many people believe. One expert estimates as many as one-quarter of all children in America are sexually abused (Miltenberger and Roberts 84). More sexual abuse has been reported in the last two decades, which accounts somewhat for this high figure, and there are many forms of abuse that are now considered sexual, including: touching or grabbing a child inappropriately, showing body parts to the child, fondling the child, hugging, kissing, or touching inappropriately, and attempted or successful sexual intercourse. Any or all of these types of abuse can leave lasting marks on a child. Even more disturbing is the estimate that average abuse begins between the ages of seven and nine (Miltenberger and Roberts 84). Clearly, childhood sexual abuse is more widespread than many believed, and it begins early enough that many children will bear lasting scars from their early experiences. Much research has shown that the biggest factor in childhood sexual abuse may be an unhappy home life. These researchers note, "Although a variety of factors can contribute to an "unhappy" home, some factors that may contribute include families separated by divorce, families with only one natural parent, or families in which there is discord" (Miltenberger and Roberts 84). Sadly, research also shows that the more severe the abuse, the more symptoms that show up during childhood, and remain during adulthood."
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