[Adta] Re: Student seeking guidance

[Barbara Chutroo]

Lisa, I  sent this to Jessica off list but am happy to post it for you.
Barbara
>> Dear Jessica,
>> I have never worked in a situation such as you are entering but I can 
>> offer a few suggestions.
>> - Don't think about doing therapy - don't try to deal directly with 
>> the trauma of sexual abuse.  Try to help them to have a positive, 
>> joyful experience of their bodies in community with music and song 
>> using the rhythms they are familiar with.  Become familiar with 
>> Indian dance and Indian music.  Have fun.  Laugh with them, let them 
>> know they are worthy, lovable people.  Enjoy yourself but don't 
>> forget the reality of their lives.  Ask  again and again your fellow 
>> colleagues working there for advice and guidance.  Take notes.  Keep 
>> a journal.  Take care of yourself.
>> good luck,
>> Barbara
>>

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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:46:39 -0400
>> From: "lisa-dmt" <lisa-dmt at pchs.net>
>> Subject: [Adta] Student seeking Guidance & CAT Week in  Baltimore
>> Maryland
>> To: <adta at adta.org>
>> Message-ID: <004901c76d49$57c29a80$0b00000a at lisa>
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>> Student seeking Guidance
>> Has a ADTR responded to this person (Jessica Gonzalez
>> <gizmodancer1 at charter.net>.)
>> I am concerned about her situation. Even if its off list.  I would 
>> like to
>> know if someone has responded to her.
>> Thank you
>> Lisa Goldstein MA, DTR
>>