Psychodynamics of sexual abuse in psychotherapy

Authors

  • Marion Henze

Abstract

I characterize the different facettes of the psychodynamics of sexual abuse in psychotherapy by the Karpmann (or drama) triangel. This model of relationship helps to understand better the process of role play between victim, perpetrator, and prosecuter and the hereby provoked change of roles.

Keywords Psychodynamics; Sexual abuse in psychotherapy; Responsibility in relationship; Power and powerlessness of therapist; Projection; Boundaries; Victim-perpetrator-prosecuter dynamics

Author Biography

Marion Henze

Marion Henze, Fachärztin für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie und Fachärztin für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie; 1987-1997 Assistenz- und Oberärztin in Krankenhäusern, Kliniken und Ambulanzen, seit 1997 niedergelassen in freier Praxis; Schwerpunkte: Psychotherapeutische Behandlung von Erwachsenen, Jugendlichen und Kindern, Hypno-therapie.

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Published

2007-01-01

How to Cite

Henze, M. (2007). Psychodynamics of sexual abuse in psychotherapy. Psychotherapie-Wissenschaft, (1), 17–21. Retrieved from https://psychotherapie-wissenschaft.info/article/view/134

Issue

No. 1 (2007): Psychotherapie Forum 15/1 (veröffentlicht bei Springer Wien New York)

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Special Issue

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