Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lavania, Charu; Ballal, Divya Title A name given to the resource The Application of Expressive Art Therapies for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001947" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001947</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004599970?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004599970?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lavania C., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be) University, India; Ballal D., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be) University, India Description An account of the resource Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore and summarize existing literature on the application of expressive art therapies like dance movement therapy (DMT), art therapy and music therapy among survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). Method: A narrative review was conducted following a structured search strategy. The search strategy involved identifying relevant studies from electronic databases, such as PubMed, APA PsycInfo, and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed articles and dissertations published between 2003 and 2024. The literature, studies, and empirical data pertaining to the application of expressive art therapies in meeting the requirements of CSA survivors are reviewed as part of the research process. Results: Research suggests that for survivors of CSA, DMT, music therapy, and art therapy offer a safe space for recovery that encourages hope, self-determination, and healthy relationships. These treatments encourage cognitive processing, emotional expression, and physical connectedness. However, there are shortcomings in the research including the lack of rigorous research methods and inclusion of long-term studies. Conclusions: Adult survivors of CSA have a lot of promise for therapeutic interventions from expressive art therapies, which include DMT, art therapy, and music therapy. They provide survivors with invaluable support as they work toward empowerment and healing. 2025 American Psychological Association Subject The topic of the resource child sexual abuse; dance movement therapy; emotional expression; expressive art therapies; trauma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available American Psychological Association Relation A related resource ISSN: 19429681; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online