J Korean Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.
2008 Feb;19(1):3-12.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Sexually Abused Children
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Psychiatry, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. shun@mail.knu.ac.kr
- 2Sunflower Child Center, Young-nam Province, Ministry of Gender Equity and Family, Daegu, Korea.
- 3Jin's Mind Clinic, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES
Child sexual abuse is a highly prevalent societal problem that cuts across all ethnic, racial, educational, and socioeconomic groups. There has been mounting empirical evidence for the efficacy of manual-based, cognitive behavioral treatment(CBT) for sexually abused children. Therefore, the aim of this review was to address the rationale and efficacy of CBT for sexually abused children, and to introduce a broad outline of a typical CBT program for young people suffering the emotional and behavioral consequences of sexual abuse.
METHODS
A selective literature review was undertaken.
RESULTS
To date, trauma-focused CBT is the most effective treatment for the sexually abused child. The rationale and efficacy of CBT was reviewed and a typical CBT program was outlined session by session.
CONCLUSION
Based on trauma-focused CBT for sexually abused children, the results demonstrate the need for future development of a standard CBT program for the Korean population.