The application of expressive art therapies for survivors of child sexual abuse.

IF 2.7 2区心理学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy Pub Date : 2025-05-05 DOI:10.1037/tra0001947

Charu Lavania, Divya Ballal

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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore and summarize existing literature on the application of expressive art therapies like dance movement therapy (DMT), art therapy and music therapy among survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA).

Method: A narrative review was conducted following a structured search strategy. The search strategy involved identifying relevant studies from electronic databases, such as PubMed, APA PsycInfo, and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed articles and dissertations published between 2003 and 2024. The literature, studies, and empirical data pertaining to the application of expressive art therapies in meeting the requirements of CSA survivors are reviewed as part of the research process.

Results: Research suggests that for survivors of CSA, DMT, music therapy, and art therapy offer a safe space for recovery that encourages hope, self-determination, and healthy relationships. These treatments encourage cognitive processing, emotional expression, and physical connectedness. However, there are shortcomings in the research including the lack of rigorous research methods and inclusion of long-term studies.

Conclusions: Adult survivors of CSA have a lot of promise for therapeutic interventions from expressive art therapies, which include DMT, art therapy, and music therapy. They provide survivors with invaluable support as they work toward empowerment and healing. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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表达艺术疗法在儿童性侵幸存者中的应用。

目的：本研究旨在对舞蹈运动疗法（DMT）、艺术疗法和音乐疗法等表现艺术疗法在儿童性侵幸存者（CSA）中的应用进行文献梳理和总结。方法：按照结构化搜索策略进行叙述性综述。搜索策略包括从PubMed、APA PsycInfo和b谷歌Scholar等电子数据库中识别相关研究，重点关注2003年至2024年间发表的同行评审文章和论文。作为研究过程的一部分，我们回顾了有关表达艺术疗法在满足CSA幸存者需求方面的应用的文献、研究和经验数据。结果：研究表明，对于CSA的幸存者来说，DMT、音乐疗法和艺术疗法为恢复提供了一个安全的空间，鼓励希望、自决和健康的关系。这些疗法鼓励认知处理、情感表达和身体联系。但研究中也存在研究方法不严谨、纳入长期研究等不足。结论：成年CSA幸存者有很多希望通过表达性艺术疗法进行治疗干预，包括DMT，艺术疗法和音乐疗法。他们为幸存者提供宝贵的支持，帮助他们获得权力和治愈。（PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA，版权所有）。

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Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy Multiple-

CiteScore

11.20

自引率

3.20%

发文量

427

期刊介绍： Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy publishes empirical research on the psychological effects of trauma. The journal is intended to be a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion on trauma, blending science, theory, practice, and policy. The journal publishes empirical research on a wide range of trauma-related topics, including: -Psychological treatments and effects -Promotion of education about effects of and treatment for trauma -Assessment and diagnosis of trauma -Pathophysiology of trauma reactions -Health services (delivery of services to trauma populations) -Epidemiological studies and risk factor studies -Neuroimaging studies -Trauma and cultural competence