Finding a Voice: Art Therapy with Female Adolescent Sexual Abuse Survivors

Adolescents who have suffered the trauma of incest or rape often search for inner resolution amidst a society that can be more rejecting than comforting. As therapists, we need to be aware of issues specific to this population, as well as societal influences that impact recovery. This paper describes the components of an adolescent art therapy group for female survivors of sexual assault. Their stories are reflected in the power of their artwork as they begin to redefine themselves and speak out to those who will listen.