Lost Voices Part 2: Modifying Psychological Therapies for Two Young Men with Complex Learning Disabilities Following Alleged Sexual and Physical Abuse--A Case Study in Trauma Recovery

Autor/in	Digman, Carmel
Titel	Lost Voices Part 2: Modifying Psychological Therapies for Two Young Men with Complex Learning Disabilities Following Alleged Sexual and Physical Abuse--A Case Study in Trauma Recovery
Quelle	In: British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 49 (2021) 2, S.205-216 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Digman, Carmel)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1354-4187
DOI	10.1111/bld.12370
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; College Students; Males; Students with Disabilities; Intellectual Disability; Sexual Abuse; Antisocial Behavior; Mental Disorders; Psychotherapy; Counseling Techniques; Trauma; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Collegestudent; Male; Männliches Geschlecht; Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Intellect; Verstand; Sexueller Missbrauch; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Psychotherapie; Counseling technique; Counselling technique; Counselling techniques; Beratungsmethode; Großbritannien
Abstract	Background: This is the second of two papers describing a case study of two young men with complex learning disabilities. They presented with severe trauma-related mental distress following alleged sexual, emotional and physical abuse. This paper concerns the psychological intervention and support provided for them and their families over a period of 2 years. There is a lack of research, guidance and evaluated therapeutic models for the assessment and treatment of people with complex learning and communication needs following abuse. Methods: In this case, therapeutic interventions were modified from systemic and narrative therapies and interpersonal psychotherapy. Creative techniques included acting, drawing and walks to develop a therapeutic relationship, to experience affect in a contained and safe way and to support the development of coherent narratives. Results: Recovery moved through stages of remembering and recounting, understanding and assimilating and improved mental well-being and coping strategies. Conclusions: Modified models of therapy proved effective and further research recommended. The personal strengths and family support of the men were critical in progressing recovery. [For Part 1, see EJ1294207.] (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01