A case study using best and normative treatments related to adjustment disorder, alcohol abuse, and sexual abuse of child

<p>The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of normative and best therapy techniques with individuals diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder, Alcohol Abuse, and Sexual Abuse of Child using a case study format. The subject of this study was a 15 year old female who presented with a three-week onset of depressed mood. For the purpose of this study she was seen over a four month period. Treatment emphasis was on reducing depression and anxiety related to the sexual abuse. The Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children and the Children's Depression Inventory were chosen for this study. Post-testing suggested significant decrease in both depression and anxiety.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in Mental Health Counseling

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2004

Author dc:creator

• McConnell, Lisa

Contributors dc:contributor

• Cahill, Janet

• Adjustment disorders--Case studies; Sexually abused teenagers--Mental health; Teenagers--Alcohol use--Case studies; Teenagers--Counseling of
• Psychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1193

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2193