Can a Mother/Daughter Art Therapy Group Increase Self-Worth in Girls Who Have Been Sexually Abused and in Their Female Caregivers?
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Author
Torres, Megan
Date
2013
Degree
Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Abstract
Caring for children who have been sexually abused often stirs up issues of untreated trauma
related to the caregiver’s background. Additionally, it can impact their parenting style, both
before and after the outcry of sexual abuse is made. This professional contribution proposes
a research study to explore the significance of the female caregiver-female child relationship
in cases of abuse. It is anticipated that a structured art therapy group, with exercises designed
to address specific issues that affect sexually abused females, will increase levels of selfesteem and empowerment within both mothers and their daughters. Parenting and nurturing
skills are also anticipated to improve for the mothers. Results will be measured with the use
of a drawing assessment tool that will be administrated during the first and the final group
sessions.