[Adta] needing some guidance

[Karen Barwick]

Hello,

I am a relatively new clinician in Sussex County DE working with survivors 
of sexual abuse for a private non-profit agency.  I am not a DMT, but have 
some expressive arts background/training (outside my masters degree, which 
is in community counseling).  I love your list, and really appreciate the 
professional support offered among members.

I have a family whose daughter, age 14, was sexually abused 2 years ago.  I 
would love to speak with someone, either through the list, or offline 
regarding possible treatment options.  I have only met with the parents 1ce, 
the daughter 1ce and both, together, 1ce, during a crisis.  Their daughter 
is acting out sexually (soliciting sexual relationships with adult men, 
inviting them into the family home after every one is asleep).  She also 
appears to be anorexic, or on her way, quickly, to being so.  My supervisior 
felt their needs were beyond our scope of treatment, but I am at a loss as 
to what options might be available, for both individual and family tx.  As 
in most families, there are lots of variables, and at this point for me, 
lots of questions.  I am writing this list because this girl loves dance.  
She writes music, lyrics and describes dance as "her oxygen".  Her mother 
said her music is getting darker, and she is afraid, rightfully so, of where 
her daughter is headed.  They have BC/BS, but have had some difficulties, 
and apparently have a high deductable.  They have limited funds for out of 
pocket expenses, according to the parents.  I don't know to what degree they 
are able to travel.

I have personally experienced the healing power of movement and creative 
expression.  I suspect this could be a good match for this girl...in fact, a 
lifesaver.  Any suggestions would be welcome.  If anyone would be willing to 
speak with me offline, please send me a way of contacting you, as well as a 
good time to reach you.  Thanks, in advance, for your help.

Yours truly,

Karen Barwick, MS, NCC