Sexual Trauma: An Ecological Approach to Conceptualization and Treatment

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Abstract

Sexual violence is a significant social problem worldwide, occurring at alarmingly high rates and is associated with a host of negative outcomes including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose of this chapter is to present an ecological model that enhances an understanding of survivor responses to sexual violence and informs treatment for sexual trauma. The chapter will examine the many systems that affect survivors’ recovery and will provide an overview of clinical guidelines for treating sexual trauma, including prolonged exposure (PE), trauma-informed CBT (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Trauma Counseling Theories and Interventions for Managing Trauma, Stress, Crisis, and Disaster: Second Edition

First Page

138

Last Page

155

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