The experience of trauma recovery: a qualitative study of participants in the Women Recovering from Abuse Program (WRAP)

J Child Sex Abus. 2007;16(2):55-77. doi: 10.1300/J070v16n02_04.

Abstract

The efficacy of intensive group treatment programs for child maltreatment has been established. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand how women with a history of child maltreatment experienced the Women Recovering from Abuse Program (WRAP), an existing intensive group treatment program. Seven women were interviewed following their participation in WRAP. Three themes emerged: Breaking Trauma-Based Patterns, Doing Therapy, and The Healing Journey as a Continuous Process. These findings deepen our understanding about how participants view the recovery process. Theoretical and clinical implications are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Battered Women / psychology*
  • Child
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / psychology
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / rehabilitation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychotherapy, Group / methods*
  • Self Care / methods
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / rehabilitation*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Women's Health