For physically abused children, in Kolko’s (1996) study, family therapy was conducted in three phases. The first phase consists of the therapist assessing the family’s interactions, enhancing cooperation among family members, and discussing how physical force affects a family as well as explaining a non-violence contract for the family (Kolko, 1996). The second phase is made up of the therapist training the family members on problem-solving and communication skills (Kolko, 1996). The last phase consisted of establishing problem-solving family routines to turn to instead of using violence for punishment (Kolko, 1996).
When treating sexually abused children, family therapy was conducted in steps. The first steps consist of a detailed description …show more content…
They felt distanced from others because conversations with friends and family would result too overwhelming for them if the topic of sexual abuse was brought about by the therapist (Pistorius et al., 2008). However, fortunately, therapists also grew to have a greater appreciation for life by having respect for themselves and their families and feeling grateful for their families (Pistorius et al, 2008). They also reported having personal growth due to their life experiences and their career as a therapist, all which provide an opportunity for growth (Pistorius et al., 2008).
Other than affecting them personally, child abuse therapists also report that their career affects their interpersonal social relationships. They experienced more fear for themselves and their kids, leading them to be more protective and sometimes overly intrusive in their children’s lives (Pistorius et al., 2008). Their relationships with significant others were also affected emotionally and physically (Pistorius et al., 2008). Before starting a therapy with an abused child, it is important for a therapist to know that they too can be affected and in what ways they will be
When treating sexually abused children, family therapy was conducted in steps. The first steps consist of a detailed description …show more content…
They felt distanced from others because conversations with friends and family would result too overwhelming for them if the topic of sexual abuse was brought about by the therapist (Pistorius et al., 2008). However, fortunately, therapists also grew to have a greater appreciation for life by having respect for themselves and their families and feeling grateful for their families (Pistorius et al, 2008). They also reported having personal growth due to their life experiences and their career as a therapist, all which provide an opportunity for growth (Pistorius et al., 2008).
Other than affecting them personally, child abuse therapists also report that their career affects their interpersonal social relationships. They experienced more fear for themselves and their kids, leading them to be more protective and sometimes overly intrusive in their children’s lives (Pistorius et al., 2008). Their relationships with significant others were also affected emotionally and physically (Pistorius et al., 2008). Before starting a therapy with an abused child, it is important for a therapist to know that they too can be affected and in what ways they will be