Diagnosis and Assessment of Sexual Abuse in Childhood Based on Bodily Expression

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Abstract

Frequently, when a suspicion of sexual abuse arises in therapy, the child's actions constitute the main channel for sharing the abuse. This chapter addresses the dynamic meanings of the body and its movements, and examines ways in which the existence of child sexual abuse can be discerned based on manifestations and expressions of the body. A case study is used to demonstrate and to propose insights relating to Dance/Movement Therapy interventions needed at various stages of treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDance/Movement Therapy and Sexual Abuse
Subtitle of host publicationAssessment and Intervention Based on Body-Mind Approaches
Pages17-32
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9781000830781
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Psychology

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