RESUMO
Many children who are hospitalized have a history of physical or sexual abuse. A short-term therapy group for children with abusive backgrounds, called Superkids, was led by nurse therapists using a combination of active role playing, masks, picture drawing, and discussion. The group was structured and covered five topics over a 2 1/2 week period: shame, anger, fear, trust and love. Clinical observations suggest that the Superkids group structure helps children talk about their feelings and the abuse they have suffered. Through a brief intervention group, members learn they are not alone and that they are accepted by their peers.
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Maus-Tratos Infantis/psicologia , Psiquiatria Infantil/organização & administração , Psicoterapia Breve/organização & administração , Psicoterapia de Grupo/organização & administração , Arteterapia , Criança , Humanos , Desempenho de PapéisRESUMO
This investigation aimed to ascertain the levels of anxiety, depression and religion attitude, by means of rating scales, in a group of physically sick men and women planning to go on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. These levels were reassessed one month and ten months after the pilgrims had returned. There was a statistically significant decrease in anxiety and depression which was sustained. The possible reasons for these findings are discussed.