The Impact of Group and Individual Psychotherapy in a SelfDefence Program on Women's Well-Bei
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Feb 2, 2024
Gulnora Bogdalova
Azizbek Aloxanov
Sardor Xudoynazarov
Abstract
Domestic violence within Uzbek families is a prevalent issue. This study explores the effects of individual
and group psychological sessions, utilizing trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural and art therapy approaches,
as part of a program supporting the psychological well-being of girls and women engaged in self-defence
training. Qualitative data indicates that participants found both group and individual sessions to be effective.
The study concludes with a discussion of limitations and implications for future research.
How to Cite
Gulnora Bogdalova, Azizbek Aloxanov, & Sardor Xudoynazarov. (2024). The Impact of Group and Individual Psychotherapy in a SelfDefence Program on Women’s Well-Bei. SPAST Reports, 1(1). Retrieved from https://spast.org/ojspath/article/view/4613
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Keywords
Domestic Violence, Violence Against Women, PTSD, Trauma, CBT
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and Violence Within Couples. The Journal of nervous
and mental disease. 192. 857-63.
10.1097/01.nmd.0000146879.33957.ec.
Campbell, M., Decker, K. P., Kruk, K., & Deaver, S. P.
(2016). Art Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy
for Combat-Related PTSD: A Randomized Controlled
Trial. Art therapy: journal of the American Art Therapy
Association, 33(4), 169–177.
https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2016.1226643
Collie, K., Backos, A., Malchiodi, C., & Spiegel, D. (2006).
Art therapy for combat-related PTSD:
Recommendations for research and practice. Art
Therapy, 23(4), 157-164. Retrieved from
https://ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/login?url=https://ww
w.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/art-therapycombat-related-ptsdrecommendations/docview/1320266972/se2?accountid=13158
Crespo, M., & Arinero, M. (2010). Assessment of the
Efficacy of a Psychological Treatment for Women
Victims of Violence by their Intimate Male Partner. The
Spanish Journal of Psychology, 13(2), 849-863.
doi:10.1017/S113874160000250X
Germer, C. K., & Neff, K. D. (2015). Cultivating selfcompassion in trauma survivors. In V. M. Follette, J.
Briere, D. Rozelle, J. W. Hopper, & D. I. Rome
(Eds.), Mindfulness-oriented interventions for
trauma: Integrating contemplative practices (pp.
43–58). The Guilford Press.
Hikmatullaeva, Rano (2009). Gender features in concepts
of family and marriage relations as a factor
determining family life. Theses for the degree
Candidate of psychological sciences. Tashkent.
Iverson, K. M., Gradus, J. L., Resick, P. A., Suvak, M. K.,
Smith, K. F., & Monson, C. M. (2011). Cognitive–
behavioural therapy for PTSD and depression
symptoms reduces risk for future intimate partner
violence among interpersonal trauma
survivors. Journal of Consulting and Clinical
Psychology, 79(2), 193-202.
doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0022512
Kural, A.I., Kovacs, M., (2022). The role of anxious
attachment in the continuation of abusive relationships:
The potential for strengthening a secure attachment
schema as a tool of empowerment. Acta Psychologia,
Volume 225,103537. ISSN: 0001-6918.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103537.
Latipova, Nodira & Ganiyeva, Marifat & Абдувалиева,
Мумтозхон & Omonkul, Ziyaeva. (2020). Family
violence in modern Uzbekistan. 11. 3926-3943.
International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation,
Vol. 24, Issue 04, 2020. ISSN: 1475-7192
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340163724_
FAMILY_VIOLENCE_IN_MODERN_UZBEKISTA
N
Latif, M., Husain, M., Gul, M., Naz, S., Irfan, M., Aslam,
M., . . . Naeem, F. (2021). Culturally adapted traumafocused CBT-based guided self-help (CatCBT GSH) for
female victims of domestic violence in Pakistan:
Feasibility randomized controlled trial. Behavioural
and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 49(1), 50-61.
doi:10.1017/S1352465820000685
NHS INFORM (2021). PTSD and CPTSD self-help guide.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-andconditions/mental-health/mental-health-selfhelp-guides/ptsd-and-cptsd-self-help-guide
Republican Centre for the Study of Public Opinion
(15.05.2021). Citizens' opinion about the family:
attitudes, relationships, guidelines.
https://ijtimoiyfikr.uz/ru/issledovaniya/obschestvo/mn
enie-grazhdan-o-seme-ustanovki-vzaimootnosheniyaorientiry.htm
Robles, T. F., Slatcher, R. B., Trombello, J. M., & McGinn,
M. M. (2014). Marital quality and health: a metaanalytic review. Psychological bulletin, 140(1), 140–
187. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031859
Scott, S., & Babcock, J. C. (2010). Attachment as a
Moderator Between Intimate Partner Violence and
PTSD Symptoms. Journal of family violence, 25(1), 1–
9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-009-9264-1
Tesh, M., Learman, J., & Pulliam, R. M. (2015). Mindful
self-compassion strategies for survivors of intimate
partner abuse. Mindfulness, 6(2), 192–201.
doi:10.1007/s12671-013-0244-4
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