Externalizing Childhood Sexual Abuse with Adult Survivors: Letter Writing and Drawing Techniques in Group Therapy

The externalization of client problems can have the effect of increasing clients' perceived sense of empowerment. The use of letter writing and drawing techniques are discussed as externalization techniques that can be helpful in group work with sexual abuse survivors.

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Published in:Journal of clinical activities, assignments & handouts in psychotherapy assignments & handouts in psychotherapy, 2002-01, Vol.2 (1), p.15-23
Main Author: White, Victoria E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abuse recovery
Adult Children
Child Sexual Abuse
childhood sexual abuse
Empowerment
Group Therapy
letter writing
letter writing for sexual abuse treatment
Letters (Correspondence)
Narrative therapy
Sociotherapy
Treatment Methods
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Summary:The externalization of client problems can have the effect of increasing clients' perceived sense of empowerment. The use of letter writing and drawing techniques are discussed as externalization techniques that can be helpful in group work with sexual abuse survivors.
ISSN:1532-3285
DOI:10.1300/J182v02n01_02