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INTEGRATING TF-CBT AND ART THERAPY WITH
YOUTH AT RISK FOR HUMAN AND SEX
TRAFFICKING IN THAILAND
Michelle Factor
Edinboro University
December 2019
1
INTRODUCTION
Human and sex trafficking
A global problem and nothing new to Thailand, being traced
back as far as the late 1700’s
This qualitative study was designed to explore levels of
anxiety and depression
JUSTIFICATIONS
Thai females turn to sex trafficking to provide a means of
survival, especially in poor families.
The impact on trafficked individuals are very complex and
difficult
Trafficked individuals and youth at-risk are at an increased risk
of anxiety, depression and PTSD
DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
PROGRAMME
FOR DAUGHTERS AND COMMUNITIES
CENTRE
DEPDC
Developed in 1989, grades K-12
Non-profit community based preventing trafficking of children
and women
DEPDC’s vision
*CONSENT AND PERMISSION FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHS HAS BEEN GIVEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF DEPDC
DEPDC SCHOOL GROUNDS
FOUNDER- SOMPOP JANTRAKA - WWW.DEPDC.ORG
PURPOSE
Trauma has no boundaries with regard to age, gender,
socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual
orientation(SAMHSA,2019)
Integrating TF-CBT and Art Therapy will decrease
symptoms of trauma
Addressing trauma
DAILY CHECK-IN EMOTIONS
GROUP LEADER SELF-PORTRAITS
LIMITATIONS
Lack of time
Language barrier
Social desirability
Honesty
LITERATURE REVIEW
Trauma informed approaches help build trusting relationships
and provide language access and cultural sensitivity (Steiner,
2018)
Working separately with individuals addresses prioritized needs
Art Therapy combined with CBT reduces trauma symptoms and
enhances the potential for positive outcomes
FINDINGS
Daily check-ins revealed decreased symptoms of anxiety and
depression
Integration of TF-CBT and Art Therapies helped decrease
traumatic symptoms
Including empowerment in art interventions helped build
confidence and increased self-esteem
DAY 1
VISUAL JOURNALS, NAME TAGS, AND SELF-PORTRAITS
DAY 2
SELF-PORTRAITS , VISUAL JOURNALS
DAY 3
INTRODUCE GROUP MURAL, AND BEGIN TRACING DOLL PATTERNS
DAY 4
CREATING DOLLS
GROUP MURAL SKETCH
DAY 5
GROUP MURAL, EMPOWERMENT ROCKS, AND BRACELETS
DAY 6
EXPLORING WITH WATERCOLORS, JOURNALING, AND PAINTING THE GROUP MURAL
DAY 7
COMPLETED GROUP MURAL
DAY 8
TIE-DYE T-SHIRTS
FUTURE RESEARCH
The need for more research integrating TF-CBT and Art Therapy
The need for more solutions when treating human and sex
trafficking victims and youth at-risk
The need for more research to prevent future trauma and future
abuse
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
Students at DEPDC have been exposed to different traumas
making each one of their experiences unique and complex
Daily art interventions such as visual journals helped students
process their traumas in positive ways restoring their well-being
Creating gave students a sense of hope allowing room for
growth and healing
Questions?
References
Steiner, J. J. 1. jjs424@ssw. rutgers. ed., Kynn, J., Stylianou, A. M. ., & Postmus, J. L. . (2018). Providing services to
trafficking survivors: Understanding practices across the globe. Journal of Evidence-Informed Social Work, 15(2),
150–169. https://doi-org.proxy-edinboro.klnpa.org/10.1080/23761407.2017.1423527
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2019). Retrieved March 15, 2019, from
https://www.samhsa.gov/
YOUTH AT RISK FOR HUMAN AND SEX
TRAFFICKING IN THAILAND
Michelle Factor
Edinboro University
December 2019
1
INTRODUCTION
Human and sex trafficking
A global problem and nothing new to Thailand, being traced
back as far as the late 1700’s
This qualitative study was designed to explore levels of
anxiety and depression
JUSTIFICATIONS
Thai females turn to sex trafficking to provide a means of
survival, especially in poor families.
The impact on trafficked individuals are very complex and
difficult
Trafficked individuals and youth at-risk are at an increased risk
of anxiety, depression and PTSD
DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
PROGRAMME
FOR DAUGHTERS AND COMMUNITIES
CENTRE
DEPDC
Developed in 1989, grades K-12
Non-profit community based preventing trafficking of children
and women
DEPDC’s vision
*CONSENT AND PERMISSION FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHS HAS BEEN GIVEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF DEPDC
DEPDC SCHOOL GROUNDS
FOUNDER- SOMPOP JANTRAKA - WWW.DEPDC.ORG
PURPOSE
Trauma has no boundaries with regard to age, gender,
socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual
orientation(SAMHSA,2019)
Integrating TF-CBT and Art Therapy will decrease
symptoms of trauma
Addressing trauma
DAILY CHECK-IN EMOTIONS
GROUP LEADER SELF-PORTRAITS
LIMITATIONS
Lack of time
Language barrier
Social desirability
Honesty
LITERATURE REVIEW
Trauma informed approaches help build trusting relationships
and provide language access and cultural sensitivity (Steiner,
2018)
Working separately with individuals addresses prioritized needs
Art Therapy combined with CBT reduces trauma symptoms and
enhances the potential for positive outcomes
FINDINGS
Daily check-ins revealed decreased symptoms of anxiety and
depression
Integration of TF-CBT and Art Therapies helped decrease
traumatic symptoms
Including empowerment in art interventions helped build
confidence and increased self-esteem
DAY 1
VISUAL JOURNALS, NAME TAGS, AND SELF-PORTRAITS
DAY 2
SELF-PORTRAITS , VISUAL JOURNALS
DAY 3
INTRODUCE GROUP MURAL, AND BEGIN TRACING DOLL PATTERNS
DAY 4
CREATING DOLLS
GROUP MURAL SKETCH
DAY 5
GROUP MURAL, EMPOWERMENT ROCKS, AND BRACELETS
DAY 6
EXPLORING WITH WATERCOLORS, JOURNALING, AND PAINTING THE GROUP MURAL
DAY 7
COMPLETED GROUP MURAL
DAY 8
TIE-DYE T-SHIRTS
FUTURE RESEARCH
The need for more research integrating TF-CBT and Art Therapy
The need for more solutions when treating human and sex
trafficking victims and youth at-risk
The need for more research to prevent future trauma and future
abuse
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
Students at DEPDC have been exposed to different traumas
making each one of their experiences unique and complex
Daily art interventions such as visual journals helped students
process their traumas in positive ways restoring their well-being
Creating gave students a sense of hope allowing room for
growth and healing
Questions?
References
Steiner, J. J. 1. jjs424@ssw. rutgers. ed., Kynn, J., Stylianou, A. M. ., & Postmus, J. L. . (2018). Providing services to
trafficking survivors: Understanding practices across the globe. Journal of Evidence-Informed Social Work, 15(2),
150–169. https://doi-org.proxy-edinboro.klnpa.org/10.1080/23761407.2017.1423527
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2019). Retrieved March 15, 2019, from
https://www.samhsa.gov/