[Adta] survivor of sexual abuse

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Please reply directly to: openheartpainting at hotmail.com

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