Family therapists and sexual abuse: reflections on a change in perspective

Authors

  • Marinella Malacrea

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v13i52.539

Keywords:

child sexual abuse, systemic approach, family therapy, critical revision., child sexual abuse, systemic approach, family therapy, critical revision

Abstract

Considering the last 20 years of therapeutic intervention for intrafamilial sexual abuse, the most important changes and new directions are described. Relational games, sexuality, secret are reframed according to a thorought model for understanding incestuous families.

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Published

2002-11-01

How to Cite

Malacrea, M. (2002). Family therapists and sexual abuse: reflections on a change in perspective. Revista de Psicoterapia, 13(52), 55–68. https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v13i52.539

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