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Z Psychosom Med Psychother ; 70(1): 63-76, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Alemão | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38598702

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The Relation between the OPD-2 Axis Structure and the Static/Dynamic Risk for Committing Child Sexual Abuse in a Sample of 30 Men with Sexual Interest in Minors from the Dark Field - A Pilot Study Objectives: The present pilot study examined the relation between the OPD-2 axis structure of 30 men with a sexual interest in minors from the dark field and their static and dynamic risk factors for committing child sexual abuse. METHODS: Two independent raters estimated the structural dimensions based on notes from outpatient psychotherapy sessions using the OPD-2 structure checklist.The interrater reliability of the structural data was moderate. Pearson/Spearman correlations between these structural data and the previously assessed static and dynamic risk were calculated. RESULTS: Attachment was the only structural dimension to correlate significantly positively moderately with the dynamic risk.The less integrated the structural dimension of attachment was, the more pronounced the dynamic risk was. CONCLUSIONS: The correlation between the structural dimension of attachment and the dynamic riskmay provide first indications of the potential of structure-oriented psychotherapeutic interventions formodifying dynamic risk in individuals with a sexual interest in minors from the dark field. The limitations of the methodological approach constrain the significance of the findings, prompting further research on the relation between structure and risk.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Terapia Psicanalítica , Masculino , Criança , Humanos , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Projetos Piloto , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Pacientes Ambulatoriais
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Child Abuse Negl ; 149: 106602, 2024 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38194847

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BACKGROUND: Religion is a significant cultural component that impacts child sexual abuse (CSA) in various ways, including its definition, perception, and treatment. This study focuses on the Jewish ultra-Orthodox community in Israel, a strictly religious, segregated, and close-knit community with unique cultural practices and beliefs that impact children's safety and vulnerability to CSA. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study aimed to explore therapists' perceptions and ascribed meanings of CSA treatment within the ultra-Orthodox community. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Thirty in-depth interviews were conducted with therapists working with the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel. METHODS: The interviews were analyzed using thematic qualitative analysis. RESULTS: Three central axes pertinent to the treatment of CSA in the ultra-Orthodox community were discovered: 1) religious interventions, 2) modest approach, relating to the community's taboo attitude towards sexuality; and 3) the collectivistic nature of the community. The results include specific effect sizes and their statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS: The discussion explores the findings in light of the literature on CSA among religious minority communities and connects them to the unique underlying perception of sexuality in the ultra-Orthodox community. Specific ramifications and recommendations for practice are then considered, alongside the limitations and directions for future study.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Criança , Humanos , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Judaísmo , Judeus , Comportamento Sexual , Israel
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PLoS One ; 18(11): e0294686, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37976247

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BACKGROUND: Difficulties in access to therapy were highlighted by COVID-19 measures restricting in-person gatherings. Additional challenges arise when focusing on caregivers of child sexual abuse (CSA) survivors in particular, which are a population that has been historically difficult to engage with due to issues of stigma and confidentiality. OBJECTIVES: To present preliminary qualitative results from caregivers of CSA survivors. METHODS: This study was conducted with caregivers of CSA survivors. Two hybrid webinar/focus groups were conducted using a video conferencing platform in fall of 2021 with two groups of stakeholders (11 caregivers and 5 moderators/clinical staff at Little Warriors, an intensive episodic treatment facility). Sessions were recorded, transcribed, and thematically-analyzed using standard qualitative methodology. RESULTS: A total of 11 caregivers contributed to the data. Themes include: (1) Challenges of starting and maintaining treatment (i.e., emotional impact of intake day, challenges of enrolling), (2) Therapeutic benefits of specialized treatment (i.e., feeling safe and supported and the importance of trauma-informed care), and (3) Barriers and facilitators of treatment (i.e., avenues to scale-up and self-care). CONCLUSION: The importance of a strong therapeutic alliance was highlighted by both caregivers/clinical staff and further support is needed for families post-treatment. The present hybrid webinar/focus group also achieved engagement goals in a population that is typically difficult to reach. Overall, the response rate (12%) was equivalent to reported registrant attendance rates for general business to consumer webinars and the recommended focus group size. This preliminary approach warrants replication in other populations outside our clinical context.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Criança , Humanos , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Abuso Sexual na Infância/psicologia , Cuidadores/psicologia , Sobreviventes , Emoções , Acesso aos Serviços de Saúde , Pesquisa Qualitativa
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Child Abuse Negl ; 146: 106435, 2023 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37722294

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BACKGROUND: Child sexual abuse (CSA) studies have significantly advanced the understanding of its prevalence and adverse consequences. Tremendous efforts worldwide have been devoted to CSA interventions. However, surprisingly, there is a lack of research dedicated to learning about experiences with therapy among adults who experienced CSA. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to address this gap by exploring the perspectives and experiences with therapy among adults who experienced CSA. METHODS: Thirty-nine written testimonies comprised the current sample. All of the testimonies were provided to the Israeli Independent Public Inquiry into CSA by adults who experienced CSA and received therapy at one point in their lives. A qualitative inductive thematic analysis guided the exploration of the testimonies. RESULTS: The testimonies provided an important glance into significant characteristics of therapy, such as the timing and reasons leading to therapy, and perceptions regarding what constitutes appropriate therapy. Although beneficial and rehabilitating therapy experiences were mentioned by some of the participants, the majority of the testimonies focused on experiences related to the obstacles and challenges to accessing and engaging in therapy faced by those who experienced CSA. CONCLUSIONS: The testimonies not only addressed essential aspects of therapy, but also highlighted the importance of thoroughly comprehending the broad context of a person's life that leads them to seek therapy. The discussion points to grave social and policy lacunas that prevent people who experienced CSA from receiving therapy that is accessible, timely, subsidized, stigma-free and multifaceted.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Maus-Tratos Infantis , Criança , Adulto , Humanos , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Inquéritos e Questionários
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J Child Sex Abus ; 32(7): 879-903, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37640395

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Despite the alarming increase in incidences of child sexual abuse (CSA) in India, intervention research remains preliminary and generic. Although Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been found to be consistently effective in addressing the adverse consequences of CSA, none of the cultural adaptations of CBT have been evidenced in India so far. Hence, the present study was conceived to develop a CSA-focused brief CBT intervention for children between 7 and 13 years of age. Intervention development progressed through four steps: 1) a systematic review of literature; 2) a qualitative study, including focused group discussions, conducted with 19 mental health professionals; 3) development of the intervention; 4) expert evaluation and finalization. We developed the intervention with three key elements: restoring the child's functioning, assisting the child in processing, and managing trauma effectively and initiating the process of growth. The intervention predominantly followed the CBT framework while integrating culturally specified techniques. The intervention contains 8 modules and 18 sub-modules structured around three phases of intervention. The intervention is spread across a minimum of 6 required sessions and a maximum of 12 session held twice weekly for approximately 90-120 min duration. A list of 35 activities corresponding to each phase and sub-module of the present intervention has been designed as an intervention workbook. In conclusion, the newly developed intervention is a manualised, culturally competent, psychological intervention developed within the CBT framework for children aged 7-13 years with experience of CSA. The next phases include piloting intervention for feasibility.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Maus-Tratos Infantis , Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental , Trauma Psicológico , Adolescente , Criança , Humanos , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Abuso Sexual na Infância/psicologia , Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental/métodos , Índia , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto
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Pap. psicol ; 44(1): 28-35, Ene. 2023.
Artigo em Inglês, Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-216050

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La conveniencia o no de plantear a las víctimas la posibilidad de trabajar sobre el perdón como forma de superar el dolor de la experiencia vivida y sus consecuencias es una cuestión controvertida. Las dinámicas de presión hacia el perdón hacen más probable la revictimización y transmiten tanto culpa como un mensaje de minimización de su dolor. Un perdón mal entendido puede debilitar aún más la capacidad de protegerse de la víctima, hacerla más vulnerable y facilitar la prolongación del abuso. El objetivo de este artículo es revisar las condiciones para que el perdón sea una herramienta psicológica al servicio de la salud mental de las víctimas. El perdón es un concepto complejo, con múltiples dimensiones y posibilidades, y puede ofrecer a las víctimas un valioso recurso para superar su dolor, aunque no es esencial para el proceso de sanación de una víctima.(AU)


Whether or not it is appropriate to offer victims the possibility of working on forgiveness to overcome the pain of the lived experience and its consequences is a controversial issue. The pressure to forgive makes revictimization more likely and transmits guilt and a message of minimizing the victims’ pain. A misunderstanding of forgiveness can further weaken the victim's ability to protect him- or herself, make him or her more vulnerable, and make it easier for the abuse to continue. This paper aims to review the conditions for forgiveness to be a psychological tool for the mental health of the victims. Forgiveness is a complex concept with multiple dimensions and possibilities, and it can offer victims a valuable resource for overcoming their pain. However, it is not essential to the victim's healing process.(AU)


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Recém-Nascido , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/prevenção & controle , Abuso Sexual na Infância/psicologia , Abuso Sexual na Infância/reabilitação , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Perdão , Vítimas de Crime , Técnicas Psicológicas , Psicologia , Psicologia da Criança , Saúde Mental
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Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev ; 26(1): 50-64, 2023 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36094684

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Problematic sexual behavior (PSB) among preteen children is a poorly understood clinical phenomenon that may leave even the most skilled and knowledgeable of clinicians at a loss when attempting to develop an evidence-based treatment approach. Much of this lack of practical direction can be credited to the relatively scarce clinical trial research examining this outcome. Nonetheless, the etiological research on PSB provides clearer directions and suggests the implementation of already well-established interventions may be effective. This paper reviews the current state of the etiological research pertaining to PSB and places these findings within developmental psychopathology, social learning theory, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology frameworks. Specific treatment directives derived from these three viewpoints are then reviewed, including a review of the current evidence base for the treatment of PSB. Finally, a treatment planning algorithm is specified to help clinicians identify the most beneficial approach to treating PSB in a given case.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos , Humanos , Criança , Comportamento Sexual , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia
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Child Abuse Negl ; 134: 105926, 2022 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36332320

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BACKGROUND: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a form of early-life trauma that affects youth worldwide. In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to investigate the potential impact of added stress on already vulnerable populations. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal treatment program on mental health outcomes for youth CSA survivors aged 8-17. Secondary to this, we explored the potential impact of the COVID-19 on treatment outcomes. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Participants of this study were children and youth aged 8-17 who were engaged in a complex multimodal treatment program specifically designed for youth CSA survivors. METHODS: Participants were asked to complete self-report surveys at baseline and at the end of two subsequent treatment rounds. Surveys consisted of measures pertaining to: (1) PTSD, (2) depression, (3) anxiety, (4) quality of life, and (5) self-esteem. RESULTS: Median scores improved for all groups at all timepoints for all five domains. For the pre-Covid participants, the largest improvements in the child program were reported in depression (36.6 %, p = 0.05); in the adolescent program anxiety showed the largest improvement (-35.7 %, p = 0.006). Improvements were generally maintained or increased at the end of round two. In almost every domain, the improvements of the pre-COVID group were greater than those of the COVID-I group. CONCLUSIONS: A complex multimodal treatment program specifically designed for youth CSA survivors has the capacity to improve a number of relevant determinants of mental health and well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic may have retraumatized participants, resulting in treatment resistance.


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Sobreviventes Adultos de Maus-Tratos Infantis , COVID-19 , Abuso Sexual na Infância , Criança , Adolescente , Humanos , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Abuso Sexual na Infância/psicologia , Sobreviventes Adultos de Maus-Tratos Infantis/psicologia , Qualidade de Vida , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Pandemias , Terapia Combinada
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Subj. procesos cogn ; 26(1): 22-52, ago. 2022.
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS, UNISALUD, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1392518

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La terapia narrativa surge como una propuesta de intervención, debido a que este modelo permite que las personas puedan generar un proceso donde se desarrolle de manera integral lo que han padecido, y, de esa manera, poder resignificarlo; consiguientemente, cada paciente puede, así, superar la experiencia traumática (Ihl y Diaz, 2021). Método: Este trabajo de integración final de diseño teórico de revisión bibliográfica se propuso analizar la posible eficacia de la terapia narrativa como intervención clínica con jóvenes que han sido víctimas del abuso sexual infantil. Síntesis y conclusiones: La terapia narrativa propone un espacio respetuoso, flexible y de contención; se establece un entorno en el que el paciente tiene la oportunidad de contar su experiencia traumática, sin estar obligado a relatarla. Es decir, este abordaje no se enfoca en la exposición del trauma, ni exige que la persona relate la situación de abuso en un momento específico; la terapia narrativa propone trabajar con los efectos y las consecuencias del trauma AU


Narrative therapy emerges as an intervention proposal because this model allows people to generate a process where what they have suffered is developed in an integral way, and, in this way, to resignify it; consequently, each patient can thus overcome the traumatic experience (Ihl & Diaz, 2021). Method: This work offinal integration of theoretical design of bibliographic review was proposed to analyze the possible effectiveness of narrative therapy as a clinical intervention with young people who have been victims of child sexual abuse. Synthesis and conclusions: Narrative therapy proposes a respectful, flexible, and supportive space; an environment is established in which the patient has the opportunity to recount his traumatic experience, without being obliged to recount it. In other words, this approach does not focus on the exposure of the trauma, nor does it require the person to report the situation of abuse at a specific time; Narrative therapy proposes working with the effects and consequences of trauma AU


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Humanos , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Terapia Narrativa/métodos , Psicoterapia , Trauma Psicológico/terapia
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BMC Health Serv Res ; 22(1): 892, 2022 Jul 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35810283

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BACKGROUND: Specialized mental health services for the treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) are generally expensive and labour intensive. They require a trauma-informed approach that may involve multiple services and therapeutic modalities, provided over the course of several months. That said, given the broad-ranging, long term negative sequelae of CSA, an evaluation of the cost-benefit analysis of treatment is clearly justified. METHODS: We performed a Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis of data gathered as part of the treatment program at the Be Brave Ranch in Edmonton, Canada to determine the value-for-money of the services provided. We endeavoured to take a conservative, medium-term (5 year) perspective; this is in contrast to short term (1-2 year) effects, which may rapidly dissipate, or long term (15-20 year) effects, which are likely diffuse and difficult to measure. As such, our analysis was based on an average annual intake of 100 children/adolescents (60:40 split) and their families, followed over a five-year timeframe. Financial proxies were assigned to benefits not easily monetized, and six potential domains of cost savings were identified. RESULTS: Our analyses suggest that each dollar spent in treatment results in an average cost savings of $11.60 (sensitivity analysis suggests range of 9.20-12.80). The largest value-for-money was identified as the domain of crisis prevention, via the avoidance of rare but costly events associated with the long term impacts of CSA. Somewhat surprisingly, savings related to the area of criminal justice were minimal, compared to other social domains analysed. Implications are discussed. CONCLUSIONS: Our results support the cost effectiveness of the investment associated with specialized, evidence-based early interventions for CSA. These approaches alleviate severe, negative outcomes associated with CSA, resulting in both economic savings and social benefits. These findings rest upon a number of assumptions, and generalizability of these results is therefore limited to similar programs located in comparable areas. However, the SROI ratio achieved in this analysis, in excess of $11:1, supports the idea that, while costly, these services more than pay for themselves over time.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Adolescente , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Terapia Combinada , Redução de Custos , Análise Custo-Benefício , Humanos , Investimentos em Saúde
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BMC Psychiatry ; 22(1): 64, 2022 01 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35086493

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BACKGROUND: Intrusive mental imagery (MI) plays a crucial role in the maintenance of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults. Evidence on the characteristics of MI in adolescents suffering from PTSD is sparse. The aim of this study was to thoroughly assess MI in an adolescent sample suffering from PTSD after the experience of childhood sexual abuse and/or childhood physical abuse (CA). METHODS: Thirty-two adolescents with a primary diagnosis of PTSD after CA and 32 adolescents without any mental disorder and without a history of CA, matched for age and gender, completed questionnaires assessing the characteristics of negative and positive MI, as well as images of injury and death that lead to positive emotions (ID-images). RESULTS: The PTSD group reported significantly more frequent, more vivid, more distressing and more strongly autobiographically linked negative MI compared to the control group. Although positive MI was highly present in both groups (PTSD: 65.6%; controls: 71.9%), no significant differences emerged between the two groups regarding the distinct characteristics of positive MI. The frequency of the ID-images did not significantly differ between the two groups (PTSD: 21.9%; controls: 9.4%), although the ID-images were more vivid in the PTSD group. DISCUSSION: Negative MI appears to be crucial in adolescent PTSD, whilst positive MI are unexpectedly common in both the PTSD and the control group. The role of positive MI as well as that of ID-images remain unclear. Specific interventions for changing negative MI that are tailored to the developmental challenges in adolescents with PTSD should be developed. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Some of the PTSD patients in this study were also part of a randomized controlled trial on Developmentally adapted Cognitive Processing Therapy (D-CPT). This trial was registered at the German Clinical Trial Registry (GCTR), DRKS00004787 , 18 March 2013.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Maus-Tratos Infantis , Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental , Delitos Sexuais , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos , Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Maus-Tratos Infantis/psicologia , Abuso Sexual na Infância/psicologia , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental/métodos , Humanos , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos/psicologia , Inquéritos e Questionários
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J Interpers Violence ; 37(19-20): NP18738-NP18760, 2022 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34459692

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Child sexual abuse (CSA) has been described as a highly stigmatizing experience. Despite the recognition of shame as a significant contributor to psychological distress following CSA, an inhibitor of CSA disclosure, and a challenging emotion to overcome in therapy, limited research has explored the experience of shame with young people who have been sexually abused. This study is unique in examining the transcripts of 47 young people aged 15-25 years from a large-scale study conducted in Ireland and Canada and exploring manifestations of shame in CSA disclosure narratives. Using a thematic analysis of both inductive and deductive coding, the data were examined for implicit, as distinct from explicit, manifestations of shame. Three key themes were identified in this study: languaging shame, avoiding shame, and reducing shame. The study supports previous authors in highlighting the need for nuanced measures of shame in research that takes account of the complexity of this emotion. Conceptualizations in the literature of the distinction between shame and guilt are challenged when these emotions are explored in the context of CSA. Finally, recommendations for working therapeutically with young people who have experienced CSA are offered with a view to addressing shame in therapeutic work.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Maus-Tratos Infantis , Adolescente , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/psicologia , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Revelação , Culpa , Humanos , Psicoterapia , Vergonha
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J Child Sex Abus ; 31(1): 127-146, 2022 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32845220

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Group therapy is a widely utilized and empirically supported treatment for victims of child sexual abuse (CSA). An important aspect of trauma-focused groups for CSA is the composition and presentation of a trauma narrative as part of a gradual exposure process. One challenge in the creation of a trauma narrative in group is the contagious avoidance that may be present if group members are reluctant to engage in the development of a trauma narrative. Creative group therapeutic interventions can assist in mitigating avoidance, a hallmark of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), by reducing resistance to constructing and processing the trauma narrative in CSA group treatment. Additionally, creative expressive arts interventions are a developmentally tailored approach to trauma narratives for young children with limited language as well as for traumatized youth who do not have words accessible to describe their CSA. This manuscript presents a wide array of creative therapeutic activities that can be utilized for creation and processing of the trauma narrative and facilitating cohesion and coping in group therapy for CSA. Using these expressive arts techniques can support youth in preparing for the trauma narrative and providing a space to process their CSA.


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Sobreviventes Adultos de Maus-Tratos Infantis , Abuso Sexual na Infância , Maus-Tratos Infantis , Psicoterapia de Grupo , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos , Adolescente , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Pré-Escolar , Humanos , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos/terapia
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Trauma Violence Abuse ; 23(3): 840-853, 2022 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33317434

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Sexual problems are very prevalent among survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). Yet, various approaches to therapy do not seem to address this issue when treating these individuals. Traditional sex therapy may also not suit the experiences of CSA survivors, as CSA was not considered when the most well-known and frequently used techniques were developed. The present review sought to identify (1) theory-based therapeutic approaches that address sexual problems among CSA survivors and offer treatment protocols (including an outline of specific therapy stages, sessions, or techniques) to treat these sexual problems and (2) identify therapeutic approaches that include a protocol for treating sexual problems among CSA survivors that was empirically tested and validated. In total, six approaches for treating sexual dysfunctions among CSA survivors that provide detailed guidelines for implementing the approach within sex therapy for CSA survivors were identified in the literature. Only two of the studies conducted a randomized controlled trial to test the intervention. This overview concludes with important issues to address when treating sexual problems among CSA survivors and a call for additional evidence-based practices for treating sexual problems among survivors of CSA.


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Sobreviventes Adultos de Maus-Tratos Infantis , Abuso Sexual na Infância , Maus-Tratos Infantis , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Pesquisa Empírica , Humanos , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto , Sobreviventes
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Child Abuse Negl ; 121: 105268, 2021 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34416472

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BACKGROUND: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a significant public health problem affecting one billion children aged 2 to 17 globally. The prevalence of CSA in Tanzania is one of the highest; however, how health care providers manage CSA cases has not been studied. OBJECTIVES: This study investigated how medical, nursing, and midwifery professionals in Tanzania handle cases of CSA and identified the factors that facilitate or impede the provision of quality care to CSA victims. METHODS: Participants were 60 experienced healthcare professionals and 61 health students working in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We conducted 18 focus groups stratified by profession (midwifery, nursing, or medicine) and experience (practitioners versus students). RESULTS: Three main themes emerged. First, child abuse management involved using a multi-disciplinary approach, including proper history taking, physical assessment, treatment, and referral. Second, factors that enhanced disclosure of CSA included building rapport, privacy, and confidentiality. Third, factors that impeded care included fear of harm to the child if the abuse was reported, abuse reporting being perceived as a "waste of time" for providers, loss of evidence from the victim, family resistance, poverty, corruption and cultural dynamics. CONCLUSIONS: Midwives, nurses and doctors were all experienced in and reported similar challenges in addressing CSA. At a structural level, the ratio of providers to patients in health facilities inhibits quality care. These findings have implications for strengthening CSA policy/guidelines and clinical practice in Tanzania. Mandated CSA training is necessary for midwifery, nursing, and medical students as well as in continuing education courses for more experienced providers.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Tocologia , Estudantes de Medicina , Adolescente , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Pessoal de Saúde , Humanos , Gravidez , Tanzânia/epidemiologia
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol ; 34(3): 297-301, 2021 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33418058

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BACKGROUND: Child Sexual Assault (CSA) is not an uncommon but an under-reported crime. Along with social and psychological critical issues, there are multiple challenges faced by the surgical team for the treatment of complex perineal injuries associated with CSA. This study was conducted to find clinical presentation and management of CSA along with its problems and challenges encountered by the pediatric surgical team. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective study from 2010 to 2019, conducted in the department of pediatric surgery at a tertiary referral center. All-female patients with a definitive history of sexual assault were included in the study. RESULTS: Seven patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria and the mean age was 5.3 years. After a primary survey, all patients were taken up for examination under anesthesia (EUA). Three patients were managed by the primary repair of the wound and did well during follow-up. Four patients had grade 4 perineal injury and required stage reconstruction. As a first stage, repair of rectal tear, vaginal tear, and the perineal body reconstruction was done along with diversion colostomy. One patient required redo repair of the perineal body and one had developed a rectovaginal fistula. Three patients completed all stages and they are fully continent. CONCLUSION: The spectrum of injuries varies widely in CSA and more chances of high-grade perineal injuries in children due to distinctive local anatomy. EUA is crucial to assess the extent of the injury and to decide the course of management. Meticulous anatomical repair and diversion stoma is the key for successful complex repair and excellent long-term outcomes in terms of continence for the severe grade of perineal injuries.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância/diagnóstico , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos em Ginecologia/métodos , Períneo/lesões , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica/métodos , Reto/lesões , Vagina/lesões , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Índia , Pediatria , Períneo/cirurgia , Reto/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Centros de Atenção Terciária , Vagina/cirurgia
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Pediatr Emerg Care ; 37(2): 62-69, 2021 Feb 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30422944

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OBJECTIVE: Close medical follow-up after pediatric acute sexual assault is recommended and may mitigate adverse consequences and decrease long-term comorbidities. The objectives are to (1) examine adherence to a comprehensive outpatient medical follow-up protocol after evaluation in the emergency department in a pediatric population and (2) identify characteristics associated with patient adherence to inform the utilization of a medical follow-up protocol after pediatric acute sexual assault. METHODS: A retrospective medical record review was conducted of patients younger than 18 years presenting to the emergency department from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2013, with a discharge diagnosis suggestive of sexual assault/abuse. We examined differences in demographics, assault characteristics, and medical/legal needs of patients who were evaluated in follow-up versus patients who were not. RESULTS: Of 182 patients, 60.4% completed follow-up appointments with the child protection center. Younger patients had follow-up rates higher than older patients (70.2% vs 50%; odds ratio [OR], 0.42). For patients where child protective services or law enforcement were called, follow-up rates were 74.2% and 64.7%, respectively (OR, 2.5; OR, 3.1). All patients with anogenital injuries on initial examination were seen in follow-up. The majority of patients who followed-up were accompanied by a caregiver/relative (95%). CONCLUSIONS: (1) Caregivers should be integrated into the evaluation to facilitate compliance with follow-up; (2) child abuse specialists may be consulted to facilitate specific interventions and recommendations; (3) professionals should work as a multidisciplinary team; and (4) the patient's psychological status should be evaluated, and mental health interventions recommended.


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Abuso Sexual na Infância , Pacientes Ambulatoriais , Delitos Sexuais , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/diagnóstico , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência , Seguimentos , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Cuestiones infanc ; 22(1): 71-83, 2021.
Artigo em Espanhol | BINACIS, UNISALUD, LILACS | ID: biblio-1282638

RESUMO

El presente trabajo propone recorrer fragmentos del análisis de Margarita, desde los cinco hasta sus trece años, tomando como eje central la temática juego. La lectura fue realizada a partir de una secuencia de sesiones que hilvanan elementos significativos de su historia y permiten pensar la labor lúdica (si la hubiere) en términos teóricos, técnicos y clínicos y la posibilidad de construir aproximaciones acerca del cómo, para qué y del tipo de juego. A su vez, se apunta a reflexionar acerca de los avatares de la clínica actual: ¿sería posible el abordaje virtual con Margarita en caso de haberse desarrollado en pandemia? En esta línea de pensamiento, se consideran las particularidades del caso y los distintos momentos del proceso terapéutico. Se propone hipotetizar e inferir no solo lo posible, sino los límites y obstáculos de dicho recurso(AU)


Le présent ouvrage propose de parcourir des fragments de l'analyse de Margarita, de l'âge de cinq à treize ans, en prenant le thème du jeu comme axe central. La lecture a été effectuée à partir d'une séquence de séances qui tissent des éléments significatifs de son histoire et nous permettent de penser en termes théoriques, techniques et cliniques le travail ludique (le cas échéant) et la possibilité de construire des approximations sur le comment, le pourquoi et le type de jeu. En même temps, il vise à réfléchir sur les vicissitudes de la clinique actuelle: l'approche virtuelle de Margarita serait-elle possible si elle avait évolué en pandémie? Dans cette ligne de pensée, les particularités du cas et les différents moments du processus thérapeutique sont considérés. Il est proposé d'émettre des hypothèses et d'inférer non seulement ce qui est possible, mais aussi les limites et les obstacles de ladite ressource(AU)


The porpuse of the present study is to go through fragments of Margarita's analysis, from the age of five to thirteen, considering the playing theme as the central axis. The interpretation was made from a sequence of sessions articulated with significant elements of her story which allow us to think in theoretical, technical and clinical terms of the playful work (if any) and the possibility of making approximations about the how, the why of it and the type of game. At the same time, it aims to reflect on the vicissitudes of the current clinic: Would Margarita's virtual approach be possible if it had developed during pandemic? In accordance with this way of thinking, the particularities of the case and the different moments of the therapeutic process are considered. It is proposed to hypothesize and infer not only what is possible, but also the limits and obstacles of this resource(AU)


O presente trabalho se propõe a percorrer fragmentos da análise de Margarita, dos cinco aos treze anos, pegando o tópico do jogo como eixo central. A leitura foi realizada a partir de uma sequência de sessões que tecem elementos significativos de sua história e nos permitem pensar em termos teóricos, técnicos e clínicos o trabalho lúdico (se houver) e a possibilidade de construir aproximações sobre o como, o porquê e o tipo de jogo. Ao mesmo tempo, visa refletir sobre as vicissitudes da clínica atual: seria a abordagem virtual de Margarita possível no caso de ter se desenvolvido na pandemia? Nessa linha de pensamento, são consideradas as particularidades do caso e os diferentes momentos do processo terapêutico. Propõe-se hipotetizar e inferir não só o que é possível, mas também os limites e obstáculos desse recurso(AU)


Assuntos
Humanos , Feminino , Pré-Escolar , Criança , Jogos e Brinquedos , Terapia Psicanalítica/métodos , Transferência Psicológica , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Trabalho Sexual , Adoção , Pandemias
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J Child Sex Abus ; 29(8): 924-943, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33170112

RESUMO

Treatment utilization following child sexual abuse (CSA) is essential in combatting the various negative consequences of CSA. Youth may present to treatment for CSA with symptoms that cut across multiple diagnostic presentations that impact their ability to successfully engage in treatment. In particular, children who have difficulties with attention may have unique treatment needs following CSA. The purpose of this study was to examine how attention problems interplay with comorbid symptoms and how these clinical presentations impact treatment outcomes for youth who have been sexually abused. Participants included 323 families presenting to treatment for CSA. Youth were 7 to 19 years old, 78.5% female, and 76.6% identified as Caucasian/White. Results indicated that 22.9% of the youth presented with clinically elevated attention problems as collected through parent-report of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Results demonstrated that child survivors of CSA who presented with attention problems self-reported more psychological concerns (e.g., symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress). At post-treatment, attention problems, interpersonal problems, and thought problems were significantly reduced for youth initially presenting with attention problems. Further implications for treatment following CSA and unique needs for youth with attention problems are discussed.


Assuntos
Ansiedade/epidemiologia , Atenção , Abuso Sexual na Infância/psicologia , Depressão/epidemiologia , Comportamento Problema , Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Criança , Abuso Sexual na Infância/terapia , Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental , Comorbidade , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Meio-Oeste dos Estados Unidos/epidemiologia , Psicoterapia de Grupo , Avaliação de Sintomas , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto Jovem
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