Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) Research Paper by chief
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA)
This paper explores several different types of therapy groups that have been created for CSA survivors under the premise that group therapy has been an effective form of treatment for other groups with PTSD.
# 25406
| 3,597 words
| 16 sources
| MLA
| 2002
| 
Published
on Mar 28, 2003
in
Psychology
(Child and Adolescent)
, Psychology
(Therapies)
, Psychology
(Theory)
, Child, Youth Issues
(Child Abuse)
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Description:
The writer defines the terms, gives a history of successful group therapy situations and examines the proposal of group therapy for this population. The paper concludes that further research needs to be conducted surrounding the validity of using group therapy with this population, differences in outcome using different models of group therapy and the differences between individual and group therapy.
From the Paper:
"Another factor to consider when designing a group for CSA survivors is the amount of structure under which the group will operate. Mennen & Meadow (1993) believe structure is an especially important concern when dealing with this population due to the history of these clients. Many of their histories include an abuser who created and defined their reality and feelings, a situation that should not be recreated in the therapy group. An overemphasis on structure can lead the members into a dependent relationship with the group leaders in which the survivors wait for the therapists to define and direct the process of the group, rather than taking charge of their own recovery (Ettin, 1989). In defense of a structured format, it has been found that through structured exercises, common themes can be raised and explored in a way that has proven effective for other groups (Mennen & Meadow, 1993)."Cite this Research Paper:
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) (2003, March 28)
Retrieved September 28, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/research-paper/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-in-survivors-of-childhood-sexual-abuse-csa-25406/
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"Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA)" 28 March 2003.
Web. 28 September. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/research-paper/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-in-survivors-of-childhood-sexual-abuse-csa-25406/>