Commentary

Article Abstract:

Military leaders need to implement appropriate mental health interventions for women in the military service who have histories of childhood sexual abuse. A study has found that 51% of women in the military are burdened with the psychosocial effects of such abuse, with almost half of them also undergoing physical abuse during childhood. Their psychological well-being is thus seriously threatened, as they are leading candidates for developing combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder. The demands of peacekeeping and humanitarian duties, as well as the rigors of military training may also make them more psychologically vulnerable.

Women military personnel

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Ego development in women with histories of sexual abuse

Article Abstract:

A study which examined differences in the level of ego development of women who experienced sexual abuse and those who did not is presented. It was hypothesized that women who experienced sexual abuse would likely have a lower level of ego development than women who were not subject to abuse. Subjects were drawn from a large university sample. Results showed that there were no significant differences in ego development between the two groups of women and that sexually abused women even had a slightly higher level of ego development than non-abused women. Possible explanations for the findings are discussed.

Research, Abused women, Ego strength

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Network therapy using videotape disclosures for adult sexual abuse survivors

Article Abstract:

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse were treated by network therapy wherein the former victims decided to videotape their narration and disclosure of the sexual abuse. The therapy's goal is to answer the victims' need for validating relationships after the disclosure with a core support group made up of family, friends or both. The process involved five stages: deciding to make a videotape, making the videotape, showing the tape to supportive team members and using the tape to confront the abuser. Results of the first few trials were successful in the therapy of the victims.

Evaluation, Video tape, Videotapes

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