Winning a Race: Narratives of Healing and Psychotherapy in Children and Adolescents Who Have Been Sexually Abused

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
Claudia CapellaCarolina Gutierrez

Abstract

This article explores the process of recovering from sexual abuse according to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused and have successfully completed psychotherapy. In this qualitative study, interviews were conducted with 20 participants from 8 to 18 years of age and then subject to narrative analysis. Results show that participants' narratives of recovery involve an improvement of psychological well-being. Moreover, they feel better equipped to overcome future challenges, feeling empowered and able to retake control of their lives. Factors that support and inhibit recovery are examined, as are developmental differences. Discussion underlines the valuable role of psychotherapy in helping children and adolescents in their healing process, changing the meaning of the abusive experience, and developing new capacities.

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Aug 5, 2011·Journal of Child Sexual Abuse·Claire Burke DrauckerAndrea Warner Stidham
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Jan 20, 2017·Frontiers in Psychology·Silvia SalcuniAdriana Lis
May 15, 2021·Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma·Nora Maria Elena T Osmeña, Dan Jerome S Barrera

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