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Section I: Theory and Practice

The Mind, Body, and Soul of Violence

Pages 161-177
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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Based on cooperative and parallel work they did with a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, the authors discuss three dimensions of the healing process: body, mind, and soul. Ruppert explores how the healing relationship develops when initiated with a focus on mental process. She also articulates a revision of game theory described as the game shield, in which the Persecutor/Rescuer/Victim (Drama) Triangle (Karpman, 1968) serves to protect the vulnerability of the wounded survivor. Ziff explores how the healing relationship develops when initiated with a focus on body process and describes the use of the game shield in clinical work.

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Emily Ruppert

Emily Ruppert, ACSW, is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (clinical) in private practice in Boston, Massachusetts. Joel Ziff, Ed.D., is a psychologist in private practice in Newton, Massachusetts. Graphics and technical assistance by Elizabeth Rosenzweig.

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