Art Therapy: A Pathway to Healing for Sexual Violence Survivors

Art therapy has emerged as a powerful tool in the mental health and trauma recovery of sexualviolence survivors. By facilitating non-verbal expression, it enables individuals to process complexemotions and experiences that may be challenging to articulate through traditional talk therapy.This therapeutic approach fosters self-exploration, emotional release, and the development ofcoping mechanisms, contributing significantly to the…

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Integrating Kaitiakitanga in Bicultural Social Work and Its Global Applications

In Aotearoa New Zealand, supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence includesculturally resonant approaches that honour Māori values. Kaitiakitanga, embodying guardianshipand stewardship, provides a powerful framework for bicultural social work. By integrating thisconcept into support systems, practitioners foster cultural safety and empowerment for Māorisurvivors. This model has shown measurable success in New Zealand and offers…

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