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Empowering young people who experienced domestic violence and abuse: The development of a group therapy intervention

Fellin, L. C., Callaghan, J. E.M., Alexander, J. H., Harrison-Breed, C., Mavrou, S. and Papathanasiou, M. (2019) Empowering young people who experienced domestic violence and abuse: The development of a group therapy intervention. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 1359-1045.

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Empowering Young People who Experience Domestic Violence and Abuse
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Abstract:
This article describes the development of a group-based therapeutic intervention for young people (YP) who have lived with domestic violence and abuse. The intervention was informed by interviews with 107 YP, focused on their experiences of coping, resilience and agency. The intervention draws on resources from systemic, creative and narrative approaches to group work, and aims to facilitate YP's expression of distress in a way that recognizes that it is embodied, contextual and relational. The intervention also explores YP's existing strategies for coping and maintaining a sense of agency, and works to harness, enhance and further develop those skills. We report on the pilot of this intervention, and its development and application across four European countries (the United Kingdom, Greece, Italy and Spain). We outline the goals, strengths and limitations of this group intervention, as well as the main challenges, hindrances and ethical dilemmas experienced by the research and intervention team. Implications for therapeutic practice and training are addressed.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Creators:
Fellin, L. C., Callaghan, J. E.M., Alexander, J. H., Harrison-Breed, C., Mavrou, S. and Papathanasiou, M.
Publisher:
SAGE Publications Ltd
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice
Date:
1 January 2019
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/1359104518794783
ISSN:
1359-1045
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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