1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Thoa
2. Gender:Female
3. Date of birth: 10/05/1991
4. Place of birthHai Duong
5. Decision number for student admission:Decision No. 3182/QD-XHNV dated June 24, 2024, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:Are not
7. Thesis Title: Therapy for a Female Client with Psychological Trauma Due to Domestic Violence
8. Major:Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310401.02
9. Scientific supervisor:Professor Tran Thi Minh Duc and Dr. Nguyen Thi Anh Thu work at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the thesis results:
Domestic violence is a serious problem in society today, and the issue of domestic violence against women is even more pressing. In this study, the author provides an overview of the psychology of women who have experienced domestic violence and uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, one of the effective therapeutic approaches in supporting women who have experienced domestic violence.
The study results showed that the client's emotional and behavioral problems decreased after the counseling and therapy session. Cognitive behavioral therapy applied in this case achieved certain positive results.
The client has managed to regulate their emotions, gradually reduced suicidal thoughts, achieved psychological balance, and, most importantly, developed skills to prevent domestic violence in the future.
11. Practical applicationsBased on the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical cases, this thesis contributes to demonstrating the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy in psychological intervention for women with psychological trauma due to domestic violence. Through this, it also emphasizes the role and application of psychological therapy in specific therapeutic interventions and cognitive-behavioral therapy in general for individuals with psychological difficulties.
12. Future research directions:Are not
13. Published works related to the thesis:Are not
IInformation on Master's Thesis
1. Full name:Nguyen Thi Thoa
2. Sex:Female
3. Date of birth:10/05/1991
4. Place of birth:Hai Duong
5. Admission decision number:Decision No. 3182/QD-XHNV dated June 24, 2024, from the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in academic processNone
7. Official thesis title: Therapy for female clients with complex psychological disorders resulting from domestic violence
8. Major:Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310401.02.
9. Supervisors:Dr. Tran Thi Minh Duc and Dr. Nguyen Thi Anh Thu, Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Domestic violence is considered a serious problem in society nowadays. The prevalence of domestic violence among women has posed several alerting messages more than ever. Within this research, the author has demonstrated the literature review about the psychological aspect of women experiencing domestic violence, and used the cognitive behavioral approach to support them.
The research results showed the client's emotional and behavioral problems decreased after the counseling – psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy applied in this case has achieved certain effects.
The client has managed to regulate the emotions, decrease the rate of suicidal thoughts, balance the psychological state. Especially, the client's also made clear discussion after the counseling process. Since then, the client has escalated violent acts from her husband.
11. Practical applicability:
Based on theoretical research and clinical application, the thesis has shown the effectiveness of the cognitive behavioral approach in the psychological intervention of women experiencing domestic violence. Furthermore, it also stresses more on the role and the application of psychological therapy, in particular, and of the behavioral cognition, in general, on clients with psychological adversity.
12. Further research directions:None
13. Thesis-related publications:None
