MOTIVATION AND RESISTANCE OF PSYCHOTHERAPISTS IN THE WORK WITH SEXUAL VIOLENCE CASES: ANALYSIS, SYSTEMATISATION AND RESEARCH PROSPECTS

The article examines the motivational and opposing factors that influence the readiness of psychotherapists to work with cases of sexual violence. The authors analyse the topic through the prism of psychological, sociocultural, ethical and professional factors. Particular attention is paid to the phenomenon of therapist resistance, which can manifest itself both consciously and unconsciously, and is determined by personal attitudes, emotional vulnerability, trauma experience, or professional burnout. The study also focuses on motivation as a driving force for working with trauma: both internal (values, professional identity) and external (support, training, organisational environment). The authors summarise current theoretical approaches and empirical data on secondary traumatisation, countertransference, the impact of religiosity, cultural taboos and transgenerational trauma. The proposed systematisation of resistance and motivation factors is of practical value for training, curriculum development, supervision and support of professionals working with sexual violence trauma. The article is aimed at expanding the scientific discourse and improving the quality of psychotherapeutic care in cases of sexual violence.