Bach's flower remedies in patient with history of sexual abuse: case report

Abstract

Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), child sexual abuse is regarded as one of the greatest public health problems. Psychological and emotional effects of sexual abuse can be devastating to the survivors and social and relationship problems arising from this abuse can persist well into adulthood4. Objective: This case study reports on the treatment effects of Bach’s flower remedies on a 21 years old, female patient with a history of sexual abuse living in Brazil. Methods: Treatment consisted of remedies comprised of six flower essences that were selected each month over a four-month time period. Data were collected using two open-ended questions that explored the effect of the remedies on the patient’s physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual health as well as her perceptions about the positive and negative aspects of using Bach’s flower remedies. Qualitative content analysis was conducted. Results: Over the course of the intervention, the patient reported a significant improvement in her emotional well-being, being able to have a “good laugh” and no longer feeling ashamed of being happy. Also she started pursuing dating relationships throughout the period of treatment. Conclusion: Bach’s flower remedies may be a promising intervention for individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and have experienced difficulties in developing relationships. In this case study, a female sexual abuse survivor reported Bach’s flower remedies as having beneficial effects with regards to her willingness to engage in dating behaviour and pursue the possible establishment of intimate relationships.

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









    



    


       
 

 


      
      
       

      
 
      

      
      
 


      

 
       
    





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       

 

 

 
 

     




  

      
  

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

      
 




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  
    

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

       
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
       


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


 




  
    


      



        
  
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      
        
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


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
      

 




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

 


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 
   
        
      







     
   


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      

    

       
 
      




 
  
     


      

     
    
      
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    
     

 

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       



      

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
        






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 



     
    

 
       
 

         
   

  


     
     
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



       


        



  
   
         
 

      


      




   
       



    



 

 









  



        

 



 




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     

 

      
       
   
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







      

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
      

      


       

     


        
       



    

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

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

     


  
 
 














 












 














 













 
  
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


       


 
      
     
      
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
 

         
 





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    

    


  
       
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       
    
     
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     

        


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         


  


 
    
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





 


 

 





 


 







 





 












































































  



 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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