The article titled “Case Report: Recovery from Sexual Assault: A Religion-Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Woman Sexual Assault Survivor” by Clinical Psychologist Hatice Rümeysa Işık and Dr. Clinical Psychologist Taha Burak Toprak, has been published in the European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. The study explores how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be tailored for individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how religious beliefs can be effectively integrated into this process.

This study emphasizes how traditional CBT methods can be  adapted to align with the individual’s beliefs, aiming to introduce a new perspective to therapeutic practices in this field. Specifically, taking cultural and religious sensitivities into account contributes to achieving more effective outcomes in therapy processes.

The article provides a unique contribution, highlighting that the therapeutic effects of religion and faith cannot be overlooked in addressing social traumas. It demonstrates the effectiveness of combining cognitive behavioral therapy with religious and spiritual support in overcoming trauma, especially for individuals with strong belief systems.

You can access the article, which provides opportunities for further research in related fields, through the link below:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2468749924000644?via%3Dihub