The link between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and psychiatric disorders in adulthood is well documented. Because much CSA is enshrouded in secrecy, group work is often recommended as a method of treatment. While studies show good outcomes in short-term groups, there are fewer studies of long-term analytic groups for survivors of CSA. This study compares outcomes in long and short-term groups and explores the findings through analysis of the process of one long-term group.
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