TY - JOUR
T1 - A GROUP INTERVENTION PROGRAMME for ADULT SURVIVORS of CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE
AU - Fouché, Ansie
AU - Walker-Williams, Hayley J.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 University of Stellenbosch. All rights reserved.
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - This study reports on the core components of the Survivor to Thriver strengths-based group intervention programme for women who experienced childhood sexual abuse. It advocates a balanced approach and draws on an eclectic mix of theories, and has been field tested with two groups of women. An exposition of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings, a description of the context, the role of the expert companion, outcomes and activities of the programme, evaluation methods and standard of care is provided. Finally, critical reflections on the intervention are discussed as well as limitations and the way forward.
AB - This study reports on the core components of the Survivor to Thriver strengths-based group intervention programme for women who experienced childhood sexual abuse. It advocates a balanced approach and draws on an eclectic mix of theories, and has been field tested with two groups of women. An exposition of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings, a description of the context, the role of the expert companion, outcomes and activities of the programme, evaluation methods and standard of care is provided. Finally, critical reflections on the intervention are discussed as well as limitations and the way forward.
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U2 - 10.15270/52-4-529
DO - 10.15270/52-4-529
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85125785898
SN - 0037-8054
VL - 52
SP - 525
EP - 545
JO - Social Work (South Africa)
JF - Social Work (South Africa)
IS - 4
ER -