We report a brief treatment format for young sexually abused boys that has both diagnostic and therapeutic implications. A general format is outlined, and then a group is described in more detail. Examples from each session are given that illustrate both therapeutic issues and issues related to the effects of sexual abuse on this sample. Implications for longer, more intensive treatment are given.
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