Thesis (MEdPsych (Educational Psychology)--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / This study demonstrates the use of the transtheoretical model in the context of
sexual trauma in middle childhood. Exploring contemporary literature I found that
there is no literature in South Africa available on this topic. It was not until 1997 that
the transtheoretical model was implemented internationally with regard to sexual
abuse. Taking this in consideration, I realised that there was much scope for
exploring, discovering and reflecting on the transtheoretical model and its use within
the boundaries of childhood sexual trauma.
A qualitative case study within the social constructivist/interpretive paradigm, was
chosen as research design. The study involved a participant in middle childhood.
Elna (pseudonym) was selected from referrals from the Child Protection Unit of the
South African Police Services to the Unit for Educational Psychology at
Stellenbosch. The reason for referring Elna to the Unit was because of the negative
and diverse effects sexual trauma had on her life story.
The study explores the transtheoretical model and the appropriateness thereof as
alternative treatment model in a case of sexual trauma, as well as insight into
progression of the client in the therapeutic process. Data was collected by means of
interviews and therapy sessions during which Narrative therapy, EMDR, sandtray
therapy (used in a narrative context) and art therapy techniques were used in an
integrated manner. The data was analysed by means of interpreting codes,
categories and themes. The study concluded with a discussion of the findings and a
reflection on the impact the use of the transtheoretical model had on me as a
research-therapist-in-training.
The literature review and the findings of this research suggest that the
transtheoretical model can be applied effectively to a case of sexual trauma in
middle childhood. The use of the model also gives insight into progression of the
client in the therapeutic process.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/2938 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Vos, Sanel Marriet |
| Contributors | Newmark, Rona, University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Education. Dept. of Educational Psychology. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Stellenbosch |
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