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Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Implications for Couples’ Therapists

Auburn University cobiadc{at}auburn.edu

Robin R. Sobansky

Auburn University

Meredith Ingram

Auburn University

There is a well-established relationship between childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual functioning. Couples that include a partner who is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse are at increased risk for a wide variety of relationship problems that accompany or result in unsatisfying or dysfunctional sexual relationships. Couples’ therapists need an understanding of the long-term impact of such trauma as well as knowledge about specific interventions that might minimize the potentially damaging effects on significant intimate relationships.

Key Words: childhood sexual abuse • counseling adults

The Family Journal, Vol. 12, No. 3, 312-318 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480704264351


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