Abstract

Research suggests that survivors of sexual assault are not only significant in their numbers, but also struggle with a variety of negative outcomes following assault. Further, female survivors of sexual assault often report significant challenges to their sexual and relationship functioning following sexual assault. While cognitive behavioral models of treatment have been successful in treating posttraumatic stress symptoms, this manuscript suggests that a solution-oriented framework for working therapeutically with survivors of sexual assault and their partners may offer another treatment option. This solution-oriented framework seeks to access and amplify positive outcomes and opportunities for growth within relationships. Suggestions for intervention are provided.

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