Exploring the Impact of an Occupational Therapy Program for Former Sex Workers: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study.

This mixed-methods pilot study explored the impact of the Coping for Living a Healthy Life (CLHL) program, an occupational therapy intervention focused on teaching coping skills to former sex workers. Two former sex workers between the ages of 18-41 participated in an online six-session CLHL program...

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Publicado en:Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 138 - 163
Autores principales: Teske, Jacqueline, Kugel, Julie, Javaherian, Heather, Krpalek, Dragana, Salamat, Arezou
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr-Jun2024
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Sumario:This mixed-methods pilot study explored the impact of the Coping for Living a Healthy Life (CLHL) program, an occupational therapy intervention focused on teaching coping skills to former sex workers. Two former sex workers between the ages of 18-41 participated in an online six-session CLHL program. Participants completed six questionnaires and two interviews regarding occupational competence, balance, and coping skills before and after CLHL. Results indicated progression toward increased occupational balance and a sense of competence through engaging in healing by utilizing healthy coping skills. Further investigation on the effectiveness of coping skills programs for former sex workers appears warranted.