Domestic Violence Female Victims

Group therapy includes a process with factors such as group cohesiveness or a sense of belonging in the group since members have similar problems and universality or the opportunity to meet others with similar problems creating a feeling of not being alone (Citron, Solomon, & Draine, 1999). Observation of this group demonstrated that the group members appeared to be very comfortable and enjoyed a feeling of belonging; prior to the group beginning the members spoke freely among themselves and after the group ensued each appeared to freely offer their thoughts, feelings, and reactions. The first order of business was for all group members to check in. The group leader facilitated this process by asking each member in turn to report left over feelings or issues from the previous session as well as any issues that came up during the week or were current problems. Each member responded in turn and appeared comfortable relating their story. The member related their thoughts and emotions and this was followed by feedback from other group members.

Group is also process that includes factors such as group leader imparting of information or guidance (Citron, Solomon, & Draine, 1999). In this case the group leader tended to provide

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d a similar degree of readiness for the group experience. Children need to feel safe in the group experience (as do adults) and the therapy setting must provide this security (DeYoung & Corbin, 1994). The group leader focused on these safety needs, expressing to the children the exact nature of confidentiality issues. For example it was explained that the group contents were not to be discussed by group members and the contents would not be discussed with the perpetrator. Issues of child-abuse reporting were covered; the children were made aware of what would remain within the group and what needed to be reported. Boundaries were a constant issue since the children required limitations be set as tendencies for disruptive behavior ensued. An important part of the group process for sexually abused children is the telling of the story. Trust needs to built throughout the group process and its foundation must be laid with the first session. This trust is needed for children to feel safe enough to tell their story (DeYoung & Corbin, 1994). The therapist used exercises to break the ice and help the children feel more comfortable. The rules for in-group and out-of-group were made clear, which helped to build trust. The lea
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