{"value"=>"<p> <span class=\"title\">Dance/Movement Therapy as Treatment Modality for Sexually Abused Children: - 2 Case Studies.</span></p> <p>The author presents and discusses the philosophies and opinions of professionals in the fields of Child Development, Sexual Abuse, and Dance/Movement Therapy. Topics such as (a) “normal” child development, (b) childhood trauma, (c) the effects of child sexual abuse, (d) treatment and prevention strategies, and (e) dance/movement therapy for emotionally disturbed children (which is considered by the author to be a possible effect of sexual abuse) are included in an overview of the subject of child sexual abuse.</p> <p>Two case studies are provided in order to illustrate dance/movement therapy treatment with two emotionally disturbed children (a boy, aged 9 and a girl, aged 12) who have been sexually abused by their respective opposite-sex parents. The case studies include: (a) history and background information, (b) movement preferences and tendencies, (c) goals, and (d) themes which evolved over the course of treatment, and (e) and analysis of the case study.</p> <p>The author concludes, based on her research, that dance/movement therapy is an effective treatment modality for sexually abused children. Areas for further research are then presented by way of a closing statement.</p>"}