Abstract
Research suggests that survivors of sexual assault are not only significant in their numbers, but also struggle with a variety
of negative outcomes following assault. Further, female survivors of sexual assault often report significant challenges to
their sexual and relationship functioning following sexual assault. While cognitive behavioral models of treatment have been
successful in treating posttraumatic stress symptoms, this manuscript suggests that a solution-oriented framework for working
therapeutically with survivors of sexual assault and their partners may offer another treatment option. This solution-oriented
framework seeks to access and amplify positive outcomes and opportunities for growth within relationships. Suggestions for
intervention are provided.
of negative outcomes following assault. Further, female survivors of sexual assault often report significant challenges to
their sexual and relationship functioning following sexual assault. While cognitive behavioral models of treatment have been
successful in treating posttraumatic stress symptoms, this manuscript suggests that a solution-oriented framework for working
therapeutically with survivors of sexual assault and their partners may offer another treatment option. This solution-oriented
framework seeks to access and amplify positive outcomes and opportunities for growth within relationships. Suggestions for
intervention are provided.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s10591-012-9200-z
- Authors
- Rachel B. Tambling, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
- Journal Contemporary Family Therapy
- Online ISSN 1573-3335
- Print ISSN 0892-2764