The Aftermath of Sexual Assault: Creating The “Am More Than My Experience” Workbook

Authors

Isabella Chung, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

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Description

The following thesis includes a literature review of the immediate and long-term effects of sexual assault on victims in regard to their physical, mental, and emotional health and romantic relationships, followed by a proposed workbook for sexual assault victims/survivors. Being that typical responses immediately after an assault are fear, disbelief, and activation of the sympathetic nervous system, it is to no surprise that long term issues of depression, anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often arise as well. Thus, a workbook was created with the intention of educating readers about sexual assault and helping victims/survivors to heal from the trauma with the incorporation of writing prompts, therapeutic artwork, self-diagnostic questionnaires, and resources. Ultimately the workbook will be published in English and Spanish, online as a PDF, and distributed to shelters, clinics, and hospitals across Southern Nevada.

Publication Date

Spring 2021

Language

English

Keywords

Sexual assault; Rape; Trauma; Therapy

Disciplines

Psychiatric and Mental Health

File Format

pdf

File Size

2370 KB

Comments

Faculty Mentor: M. Alexis Kennedy, Ph.D.

Recommended Citation

Chung, Isabella, "The Aftermath of Sexual Assault: Creating The “Am More Than My Experience” Workbook" (2021). Undergraduate Research Symposium Podium Presentations. 5.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/durep_podium/5