Abstract
This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study with children affected by sexual abuse who had recently completed a therapeutic intervention (N=12), and their carers (N=17). Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis that influenced participants’ satisfaction with the service: the attribution of the child’s recovery to the therapeutic support received; the therapeutic relationship between the child and practitioner; children’s recollection of important aspects of the intervention; and the relationship between the carer and the child’s practitioner. The findings indicate that the process elements of therapeutic support, including the development of strong relationships and allowing children choice and control, are as important as the content.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1024–1033 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Child and Family Social Work |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 2 Nov 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2017 |
Keywords
- Child Abuse
- Research with Children
- Social Work
- Therapy
- Young People
- Sexual Abuse
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Professor John S W Carpenter
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