Short-term Psychodrama With Victims of Sexual Abuse
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In this article, the authors describe various methods of dealing with victims of sexual abuse. They show how an approach method, using psychodrama as a treatment modality, can minimize potential risks to the patients and how positive results can be achieved in short-term groups. The article includes theoretical background and 2 vignettes.
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