A Multi-Method Treatment for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse: An Intervention Informed by Relational and Trauma Theories

Levendosky, Alytia A.; Buttenheim, Margaret

doi:10.1300/j070v09n02_01

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“…Levendosky & Buttenheim (2000) report on a single case study where the therapy was based on an integrated relational and trauma theory perspective through a systemic approach working directly within the family, school and social service agencies. Although examples of working with both the victim and the offender are not uncommon in clinical practice, the mutual benefits of such work to both victim and offender, particularly in cases of intrafamilial sexual abuse, have received little attention in the research literature.…”

Section: Evidence From Generic Psychotherapy Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The ecological approach advocated in the area of prevention has equally valid application to the therapeutic response to sexual abuse but is rarely used to inform intervention. Levendosky and Buttenheim (2000) report on a single case study where the 170 TRAUMA, VIOLENCE, & ABUSE 11(4) therapy was based on an integrated relational and trauma theory perspective through a systemic approach working directly within the family, school, and social service agencies.…”

Section: Therapeutic Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Child Sexual Abuse, Links to Later Sexual Exploitation/High-Risk Sexual Behavior, and Prevention/Treatment Programs

Lalor¹,

McElvaney²

2010

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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This paper reviews the literature on the nature and incidence of child sexual abuse, explores the link between child sexual abuse and later sexual exploitation, and reviews the literature on prevention strategies and effective interventions in child sexual abuse services. Our understanding of the international epidemiology of child sexual abuse is considerably greater than it was just 10 years ago, and studies from around the world are examined. Childhood sexual abuse can involve a wide number of psychological sequelae, including low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Numerous studies have noted that child sexual abuse victims are vulnerable to later sexual revictimization, as well as the link between child sexual abuse and later engagement in high-risk sexual behaviour. Survivors of child sexual abuse are more likely to have multiple sex partners, become pregnant as teenagers, and experience sexual assault as adults. Various models which attempt to account for this inter-relationship are presented; most invoke mediating variables such as low self-esteem, drug/alcohol use, PTSD and distorted sexual development. Prevention strategies for child sexual abuse are examined including media campaigns, school-based prevention programmes, and therapy with abusers. The results of a number of meta-analyses are examined. However, researchers have identified significant methodological limitations in the extant research literature that impede the making of recommendations for implementing existing therapeutic programmes unreservedly.

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Section: Evidence From Generic Psychotherapy Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Therapeutic Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Child Sexual Abuse, Links to Later Sexual Exploitation/High-Risk Sexual Behavior, and Prevention/Treatment Programs

Lalor¹,

McElvaney²

2010

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

296

176

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“…We used the Contemporary Trauma Theory (CTT) as the theoretical framework for this study (Goodman, 2017;Van Der Kolk, 2014;Williams, 2006). This theory aims to provide a lens for the effect of trauma on psychosocial functions and how trauma-informed support can ultimately influence the behavior of the afflicted person or persons (Goodman, 2017;Levendosky & Buttenheim, 2010;Shapiro, 2010). Goodman (2017) also expressed that childhood trauma can overwhelm a "person's sense of control, which may lead to maladaptive internalization of the event.…”

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confidence: 99%

The emotional duties of an agricultural educator: Evaluating the confidence levels of agricultural educators to support students with adverse childhood experiences

Norris,

Norris-Parish

2024

JAE

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Agricultural educators can have a profound impact on student’s lives and are often aware of their students' life experiences outside of the classroom. Students often treat their agricultural educator as a mentor, which increases their likeliness of confiding in them when facing hardships, such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). An ACE is defined as a traumatic experience or set of experiences that occur during childhood (ages 0–17). This study aimed to evaluate agricultural educators’ personal experiences with ACEs and gauge their confidence levels when emotionally supporting students struggling with ACEs. Using a descriptive, correlational research design, we surveyed 1,075 agricultural educators in four states—[State A], [State B], [State C], and [State D]—and achieved an 11.91% response rate. The first research objective suggested that agricultural educators had the most experience with physical abuse (Question # 1) and parental mental illness (Question # 9). Furthermore, nearly half (50.2%) of respondents had at least one ACE, and 10.2% had at least four. The second research objective found that agricultural educators were the least confident in emotionally supporting students with issues related to physical or sexual abuse. In addition, they reported the most confidence in supporting students struggling with mental health or parental divorce. This study reinforces the drastic need for agricultural education to increase programmatic development to support students facing emotional trauma and ACEs. Based on the findings of this study, we recommend investigating the benefits of career and technical education, both academically and emotionally, for students with high ACE scores.

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“…Traumatic events, and especially prolonged exposure to trauma, which is typical in childhood abuse or neglect, diminish the sense of baseline state of both emotional and physical calm or comfort, resulting in hyper-arousal symptoms that include hypervigilant, anxiety, agitation, night terror, and somatization (Herman, 1992;Siegal, 1999;Shapiro, 2010;Van der Kolk, 2014;Van der Kolk, McFarlane, & Weisaeth, 2006;Williams, 2006). Victims of CT display compromised ability to regulate their moods and their emotional responses as adults, including the ability to identify emotions in self and others, to understand emotions, and to self-regulate, which may lead to dissociation and dissociative identity disorder in extreme cases of abuse (Levendosky & Buttenheim, 2010;Mészáros, 2010;Salovey & Sluyter, 1997;Schutte, Malouff, & Hine, 2011;Shapiro, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

Contemporary Trauma Theory and Trauma-Informed Care in Substance Use Disorders: A Conceptual Model for Integrating Coping and Resilience

Goodman¹

2017

ASW

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A Multi-Method Treatment for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse: An Intervention Informed by Relational and Trauma Theories

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

Child Sexual Abuse, Links to Later Sexual Exploitation/High-Risk Sexual Behavior, and Prevention/Treatment Programs

Child Sexual Abuse, Links to Later Sexual Exploitation/High-Risk Sexual Behavior, and Prevention/Treatment Programs

The emotional duties of an agricultural educator: Evaluating the confidence levels of agricultural educators to support students with adverse childhood experiences

Contemporary Trauma Theory and Trauma-Informed Care in Substance Use Disorders: A Conceptual Model for Integrating Coping and Resilience

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