Estudio de caso clínico con enfoque cognitivo conductual en niño institucionalizado víctima de abuso sexual

Abstract

Abstract: The case is presented of an 8-year-old boy who is institutionalized for alleged neglect and sexual abuse, presenting inappropriate sexual behaviors, inappropriate touching, being influenced to perform incorrect activities, disobeying orders, jumping on beds, not assuming responsibility and blaming others, diagnosed under the category of Z of the ICD-10. We worked in 12 sessions, including the collection of information, application of psychological reagents and management of psychotherapeutic techniques under the cognitive-behavioral approach such as psychoeducation, role playing, among others, reducing the present symptoms allowing the development of social skills, which influenced the improvement of the patient. Finally, benefits of the intervention model were observed, with the decrease of the symptomatology in relation to the identified sexual behaviors, a notorious change in the child's behavior, and the presence of better interaction skills, highlighting the importance of working from this approach.