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An incest survivors' therapy group.

C Winick¹, A Levine, W A Stone

¹Training Program in Behavioral Science Research in Drug Abuse, City University of New York Graduate School, NY 10036.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

|January 1, 1992

Summary

A weekly therapy group for incest survivors in a drug abuse program significantly improved retention and graduation rates. This support group effectively reduced isolation and processed incest-related guilt and shame.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Trauma Studies
Addiction Treatment

Background:

Incest victimisation often co-occurs with substance abuse.
Therapeutic communities provide structured environments for recovery from addiction.
Integrating specialized support for trauma survivors within these communities is crucial.

Observation:

A weekly therapy group was established for incest victims residing in a therapeutic community for drug abusers.
Participants in the therapy group demonstrated notably higher retention and graduation rates compared to non-participating women.
Qualitative observations indicated the group addressed isolation, denial, and complex interpersonal relationships.

Findings:

The therapy group facilitated processing of incest-related guilt and shame.

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Participants showed significant therapeutic progress attributed to the group's interventions.

Enhanced coping mechanisms for trauma-related issues were observed.

Implications:

Such specialized therapy groups can enhance treatment outcomes in therapeutic communities.
The model may be beneficial for other addiction treatment programs serving trauma survivors.
Addressing co-occurring trauma and addiction through targeted group therapy shows promise.