Autor: |
Nancy Jallo, Patricia A. Kinser, Michelle Eglovitch, Nicola Worcman, Parker Webster, Anika Alvanzo, Dace Svikis, Sarah Meshberg-Cohen |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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Zdroj: |
Women's Health Reports, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 223-230 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
2688-4844 |
DOI: |
10.1089/WHR.2023.0173 |
Popis: |
Background: Trauma exposure is a risk factor for substance use disorders (SUD) among women. This study explores written content from an expressive writing (EW) intervention conducted within a residential SUD program to examine themes across trauma experiences and characterize their deep insight into such experiences. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study is a secondary data analysis of written content of the first writing session from women (n?=?44) randomized to an EW condition while in residential SUD treatment. Results: Nearly all participants (72.7% African American; mean age 37.3 years) reported a significant trauma event (93.2%) with an average of 3.7 types of trauma events (54.4% had a current posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosis). Four primary themes emerged: (1) trauma across the lifespan; (2) loss of safety; (3) altered self-concept; and (4) desire to move on. Most participants identified interpersonal trauma, especially at an early age, as well as parental neglect and physical and/or sexual violence. These themes indicate a pattern of interpersonal betrayal and paint a picture of trauma and the subsequent ?rippling effect? such that the physical, mental, and emotional consequences were often as impactful as the event itself. However, there was also a desire to move on and gain a sense of normalcy. Conclusions: Findings highlight the importance of the written word and addressing underlying trauma in addiction treatment to facilitate healing and the woman's desire to move on. |
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