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The Aftermath Of Sexual Assault: Creating The “Am More Than My Experience” Workbook, Isabella Chung
The Aftermath Of Sexual Assault: Creating The “Am More Than My Experience” Workbook, Isabella Chung
Undergraduate Research Symposium Podium Presentations
The following thesis includes a literature review of the immediate and long-term effects of sexual assault on victims in regard to their physical, mental, and emotional health and romantic relationships, followed by a proposed workbook for sexual assault victims/survivors. Being that typical responses immediately after an assault are fear, disbelief, and activation of the sympathetic nervous system, it is to no surprise that long term issues of depression, anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often arise as well. Thus, a workbook was created with the intention of educating readers about sexual assault and helping victims/survivors to heal from the trauma …