Discussion: Effects of Child Sexual Abuse

Assignment 1: Effects of Child Sexual Abuse

Many clients have a hard time disclosing child sexual abuse to their therapists, especially if this is not the original reason bringing them to therapy (such as they came looking for help because they were going through a divorce). Undoubtedly, child sexual abuse has an impact on its victims.

This assignment is aimed at promoting discussion about psychiatric symptoms and conditions associated with child sexual abuse.

Task:

Select a particular symptom or diagnosis and explore its relationship with child sexual abuse. Research this topic on the Internet and post your findings.

Post your responses in a minimum of 300 words.