Indicators of psychological trauma in a sexually harassed child through the drawing of a person test "Clinical study of six cases in the states of Ghardaia and Tizi Ouzou"

Abstract

This research aims at recognizing the symptoms of psychological shock in children who have endured sexual abuse. It has collected data following the clinical approach. The study has applied the person-drawing test. Six cases: Three male, and three female have been chosen as a sample. They have been chosen specifically by the Open Environment institution in the state of Ghardaia and the specialized clinic in the state of Tizi-Ouzzo. The age of these children ranges from 8 to 10 years old. The results have shown that the symptoms of psychological shock in children suffering from sexual abuse in both Ghardaia and Tizzi-Ouzzo are as follows: 1. Drawing the Genital organs when drawing a person 2. Drawing features of Nymphomania symbolism 3. Applying Heavy pen pressure signifying hypersensitivity, self-dissatisfaction, and guilt 4. Drawing relatively big genital organs while drawing a person

Keywords

• psychological trauma indicators
• sexual harassment
• person drawing test
• child.