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
Recommended Citation
Choate, L. (2022). Sexual Trauma: An Ecological Approach to Conceptualization and Treatment. Trauma Counseling Theories and Interventions for Managing Trauma, Stress, Crisis, and Disaster: Second Edition, 138-155. https://doi.org/10.1891/9780826106841.0006