Group Therapy Case Study

Instead of doing the traditional group sessions for women who have been a victim of abuse, many people have decided to try out a new program called “The Women of Courage”. This program is a way for women to get together with others who have gone through the same thing they have, and to be out in the wilderness to go through different task like, rock climbing, canoeing, and simply just making their own meals. All of these task will help the women learn the importance of their responsibility for their self and can share with others in the group. All of these women work together to overcome the violence that they have been a part of in new ways, besides sitting in an office with a counselor. This can help them learn that you do not always have to go and talk everything through, you can simply just go out into the wilderness and work together to overcome this.

To address this growing issue, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) offers Ashley House, its Transitional Living Program (TLP) to young women. Girls are victimized at a much higher rate than boys are which renders them more likely to be victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Girls also tend to internalize their response to trauma by harming themselves and abusing drugs and alcohol. They suffer from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at a much higher rate than young boys do. Girls’ experiences and responses place them at risk of many negative outcomes, including teen pregnancy, sex trafficking and involvement with the justice system.

As many as one in three females have experienced sexual abuse by the age of 18 (Russell, 1986). Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) experience negative psychological symptoms (Browne & Finkelhor, 1986; Kendall-Tackett, Williams, L. M., & Finkelhor, 1993). These women may later in life engage in relationships. The negative impact of sexual abuse could result in challenges faced by the relationship due to shame and difficulty with trust (Kochka & Carolan, 2002; MacIntosh & Johnson, 2008). CSA may also result in sexual challenges for the couple (Kochka & Carolan, 2002). Research has found that couples therapy can be of significance to the healing of the CSA survivor as well as functioning and growth in the relationship (Kochka &

The advocacy service selected for this assignment was REAL Crisis Intervention. During my interview with Real Crisis Intervention I spoke to Jess at the office in Greenville NC and Nadine at the office in Washing NC. The program was founded in the 1970’s and was been around ever since serving individuals in the community with crisis; the most common, victim’s of sexual assault.

The group for psychoeducational support groups for the perpetrators of intimate partner violence. The ultimate goal of the group is to ensure that they can manage any anger problems, emotional problems, and drug related problems that may contribute to their behavior (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2014). It should be every group member’s goal that he or she learns techniques to genuinely improve relationships with others. Every group members’ goal should be to be truthful and open about their abusive behaviors towards others and learn alternative ways to interact with others (Corey et al., 2014). In addition, there may also be a need managing the stress from any other contributing factors that may affect abusive behavior (Corey et al., 2014). Group members will be given different outlets to help individuals feel in control over emotions and behaviors. Also, it is the group leader’s goal to make sure that the group member’s take responsibility for their actions and are not solely placing blame on the victims of intimate partner abuse (Corey et al., 2014). Lastly, the group members should develop compassion and empathy towards the individuals that they are around (Corey et al., 2014). This will allow the perpetrators of domestic violence to address any rationalizations that may prevent them from making progress within the group.

One in three women in the world has been in a sexual or physical abuse with either a non-partner or partner in their lifetime (World, 2016). There are agencies that are willing to help people from these solutions by giving shelter or help in any way they can. To have a better understand what agencies does to help there is a particular county that has an agency that helps victims of domestic violence. The agency that will be discussed is The PATH shelter in Rutherford County, and how is the experience of a member who works in the PATH shelter, and learns more about the Domestic Violence.

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has a higher probability of a life time barriers associated with experience compared to their counterparts. The inquiry chosen focuses on the effectiveness of the Wellness-Program for female survivors of CSA. An evaluation of the program from participants and a qualitative study provides insight on the program and the effect it has on their life, health, and well-being. The commonality of the Wellness Program and the Self-Awareness Model (SAM) is utilizing the holistic (mind, body, and soul) approach in the treatment of CSA. The Wellness Program utilizes a nurse led group session where women could share their experiences with childhood sexual abuse (Agnarsdottir, Bender, Halldorsdottir, & Sigurdardottir, 2015). McSwain’s SAM program is used also throughout group sessions for women who are survivors CSA. The SAM program suggest to participants to discuss topics, such as, environment, friendships, and drugs as it relates to their issues with CSA (McSwain,2010). The programs envision by women sharing their stories participants in group sessions will feel empowered and realize they are not alone as a survivor of CSA.

Mr. May arrives tardy to his weekly check-in appointments despite constant reminders to show up on time. He is enrolled in GED classes at Malcolm-X College and states he is attending daily. Mr. May meets with his mentor at Bridges to Pathways on Monday for continued employment and support services. He expresses that he wants to be a supportive father to his newborn child and is focused on obtaining employment. Mr. May is not attending his 12-step support group meetings regularly and continues to struggle with following his

My book addresses the subject matter of mental, emotional, verbal, financial, spiritual, physical, sexual abuse, rebuilding one's life after escaping abuse, healing, and moving forward. I share in-depth factual based information to expose the signs, characteristics, and effects of abuse for both the victim and the perpetrator. Resources are shared with the reader to remove themselves and families from dangerous environments.

Childhood sexual abuse is a very sensitive matter and is not a personal issue but a familial and societal issue therefore the Gatehouse works along with survivor’s partners and family to explore this issue. A one-day workshop is available at The Gatehouse, which explores “being the partner of a person who has been traumatized by childhood sexual abuse” (The Gatehouse, 2016). The Gatehouse strongly believes in the need for community support in the repercussion of child abuse. Through a reframing learning process, adult victims and survivors learn skills that allow them to transform the trauma of childhood sexual abuse into a positive lifestyle. Topics such as inner child, triggers, anxiety, sexuality, and resiliency are discussed in support groups, one-on-one sessions, and in intakes.

must have experienced childhood sexual abuse at least once in their lives, were eighteen years or

In this study, 61 adolescent girls who were seeking treatment at a community mental health facility called “Women Organized Against Rape” (WOAR) in Philadelphia were randomly assigned to two treatment groups. 31 girls were assigned to the first group, and received Prolonged Exposure Therapy. The other 30 girls were put into

Group members may provide examples of how other children coped and related to the abuse. The child gains new perspectives and insights which subsequently broadens the child’s array of coping mechanism (Wickham & West, 2002).

The samples were assessed in 2 phases; first and manipulation of independent variable (cognitive group therapy intervention). The samples were categorized into two groups randomly. After performing Young internet addiction test for members of both groups, cognitive group therapy was administered in 10 sessions for experimental group. In this study we used Young Internet Addiction Test, Quality of Life Scale and General Health Questionnaire. Data were analysid via

I agree with you both teenagers and children are finding themselves in accordance to their developmental age. “For the typical adolescent, social relationships are of primary importance”, since they are use the relationships they have to learn more about themselves, “the world and others” (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2010, p. 322). Adolescents are trying to become independent. On the other hand, children are forming attachments to adults and “the behavior of children is often a metaphor for their internal experience” (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2010, p. 294). Been in group therapy can help them deal with many different problems they might encounter. For instance, both children and adolescents “who are exposed to the stresses of divorce and prolonged