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Franklian psychotherapy with adults molested as children
Journal of Religion and Health
|November 26, 2013
Summary
This study introduces a five-stage Franklian treatment for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It helps transform trauma experiences into discovering meaning and potential in adult life.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can lead to long-term psychological trauma in adults.
- Logotherapy, based on Viktor Frankl's principles, offers a framework for finding meaning in suffering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a five-stage treatment approach for adult survivors of CSA.
- To illustrate how Franklian concepts can be applied to transform trauma experiences.
Main Methods:
- The authors describe a five-stage treatment model derived from Logotherapy.
- Case material is used to demonstrate the intervention's application.
Main Results:
- The described Franklian approach has been found helpful for adult survivors of CSA.
- The treatment aims to transform past trauma into present-day meaning and potential.
Conclusions:
- A Franklian, Logotherapy-based approach offers a viable treatment path for adult CSA survivors.
- Transforming trauma through meaning-centered therapy can enhance adult survivors' daily lives.
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