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Groups for Significant Others of Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

A Report of Methods and Findings

DAVID E. BRITTAIN

Trauma Health Services

KAREN MERRIAM

Trauma Health Services

This article offers a report of our experiences providing Groups for Significant Others of Survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Three different group formats are described: open, drop-in model; educative course; and workshop. Issues of social isolation and the identification of affective and cognitive skills served to structure the group experiences. Group participants exhibited differing abilities to distinguish their own needs from those of their survivor-partners, particularly in their responses to major areas of concern and conflict common to these relationships such as Being Cared For, Accommodation, Secrecy, or Rage. Special issues that arise in offering these groups are discussed, including screening, confidentiality, and leadership roles. Questions and areas for further study and experience are suggested.

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 3, No. 1, 90-101 (1988)
DOI: 10.1177/088626088003001007
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