This single-case study, "Breaking the Silence: Using Therapeutic Assessment to Give Voice to Shame and Trauma," explored a novel approach to addressing deeply ingrained emotional experiences. The research highlights the potential of Therapeutic Assessment (TA) in facilitating individuals to articulate and process feelings of shame and trauma. By employing a repeated-measures design, the study aimed to demonstrate the efficacy of TA in enabling clients to find their voice and express these challenging emotions. The implications of this research are significant for clinicians working with individuals struggling with the impact of shame and trauma. While the abstract doesn't explicitly mention speech-language pathology, the core finding that Therapeutic Assessment can help individuals give voice to these difficult experiences suggests valuable insights for therapeutic interventions. This study underscores the importance of methods that empower clients to communicate their internal struggles, potentially leading to improved therapeutic outcomes.
Original publication date: 2026 Apr 20
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