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Practical Ways Psychotherapy Can Support Physical Healthcare Experiences for Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

NCJ Number
234491
Journal
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse Volume: 20 Issue: 1 Dated: January-February 2011 Pages: 37-57
Author(s)
Angela Hovey; Carol A. Stalker; Candice L. Schachter; Eli Teram; Gerri Lasiuk
Date Published
February 2011
Length
21 pages
Annotation
This study explored the healthcare experiences of childhood sexual abuse survivors.
Abstract
Many survivors of child sexual abuse who engage in psychotherapy also experience physical health problems. This article summarizes the findings of a multiphased qualitative study about survivors' experiences in healthcare settings. The study informed the development of the Handbook on Sensitive Practice for Health Care Practitioners: Lessons from Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (Schachter, Stalker, Teram, Lasiuk, & Danilkewich, 2009), which is intended to help healthcare providers from all disciplines understand the effect of child sexual abuse on some survivors' abilities to access and benefit from health care. This paper discusses what psychotherapists can learn from the healthcare experiences of the male survivors who participated in this project. It also offers practical suggestions for supporting male clients who experience difficulty seeking treatment for physical health concerns. (Published Abstract)