title: Play therapy and art therapy for substance abuse clients who have a history of incest victimization.
abstract: This article discusses the use of play therapy and art therapy treatment techniques for persons in substance abuse treatment who have a history of incest victimization. While substance abuse treatment focuses on substance abuse, neglecting to address issues related to past incest contact may increase the potential for relapse. This population displays unique characteristics that may prevent them from participating in, or benefitting from, traditional treatment modalities (which are highly dependent upon the verbal interactions between clients and therapists). Play therapy and art therapy are discussed in terms of history, rationale, and benefits to clients.
authors.affiliation: Syracuse University, Counseling and Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling Program, NY 13244-2340, USA.
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Glover
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001155:Art Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007179:Incest; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010989:Play Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D011577:Psychodrama / Q000379:methods; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*