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Sexual abuse and group therapy.

¹Medical College of Georgia, School of Nursing, Department of Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, Augusta 30912.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

|May 1, 1988

Summary

This study details a structured group therapy format for sexually abused girls, offering support to address guilt and low self-esteem. The repeatable group sessions were found to be beneficial for young adolescents coping with trauma.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Child Psychiatry
Social Work

Background:

Sexually abused pre-adolescent and young adolescent girls face significant challenges, including guilt, shame, and diminished self-esteem.
These developmental tasks are compounded by the trauma of sexual abuse, necessitating targeted therapeutic interventions.
Existing psychotherapeutic services may not adequately address the specific needs of this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the formation of a structured, open-ended, time-limited, and repeatable group for sexually abused girls.
To explore the value of group therapy in supporting sexually abused children.
To propose an expanded model for psychotherapeutic services for sexually abused children.

Main Methods:

Development of a structured group format with designated discussion questions and topics for each session.
Implementation of a repeatable group model designed to meet the specific needs of pre-adolescent and young adolescent girls.
Exploration of the efficacy of group therapy through participant evaluation.

Main Results:

The structured group format was found to be effective in helping group members address issues related to sexual abuse.
Participants evaluated the group experience as being helpful overall.
The group provided a supportive environment for managing guilt, shame, and loss of self-esteem.

Conclusions:

A structured group format can be a valuable therapeutic modality for sexually abused girls.
Expansion of psychotherapeutic services through such structured groups is recommended.
This model encourages further engagement in therapeutic work with sexually abused children.

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