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Torrential tears: the relationship between memory development, early trauma, and dysfunctional behaviour
- Author:
- INBINDER Francine C.
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Social Work Journal, 30(4), Winter 2002, pp.343-357.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
The purpose of this article is to illustrate how findings in memory research can significantly inform our understanding of dysfunctional behaviour. It demonstrates that specific forms of memory, which are expressed through procedures or behaviors, reveal through their presentation information of diagnostic significance. From a neuropsychosocial perspective, this article suggests that the time at which early trauma intersects with the development of memory structures, systems and functions can be significant to the motivation of dysfunctional behaviour.
Mental health treatment of cumulatively/repetitively traumatized children
- Authors:
- GALLAGHER Mary M., LEAVITT Kerry S., KIMMEL Helen P.
- Journal article citation:
- Smith College Studies in Social Work, 65(3), June 1995, pp.205-237.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Children who have suffered severe cumulative and repetitive trauma presents mental health professionals with multiple treatment dilemmas. Traditional child therapy techniques by themselves, do not assist therapists in responding to and managing the cumulatively/repetitively traumatized child. Provides a conceptual framework that can inform such modifications. Supports and understanding of the devastating impact of cumulative and repetitive trauma. Offers treating professionals a three-stage treatment approach.
Psychological disturbance associated with sexual abuse in people with learning disabilities: case control study
- Authors:
- SEQUEIRA Heather, HOWLIN Patricia, HOLLINS Sheila
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 183(11), November 2003, pp.451-456.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The association between sexual abuse, mental health and behavioural problems in people with learning disabilities has not previously been examined in a controlled study. The aim was to identify symptoms of psychological disturbance in adults with and without a confirmed history of sexual abuse. The study used a matched (1:1) case-control design comparing 54 adults who had experienced sexual abuse with 54 adults with no reported history of abuse. The two groups were selected from a community population of adults with learning disabilities living in residential care, and compared for selected psychiatric diagnoses and for scores on measures of disturbed behaviour. Sexual abuse was associated with increased rates of mental illness and behavioural problems, and with symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Psychological reactions to abuse were similar to those observed in the general population, but with the addition of stereotypical behaviour. The more serious the abuse, the more severe the symptoms that were reported. The study provides the first evidence from a controlled study that sexual abuse is associated with a higher incidence of psychiatric and behavioural disorder in people with learning disabilities.
The role of trauma in conduct disorder
- Author:
- GREENWALD Ricky
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 6(1), 2002, pp.5-23.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Trauma is key to understanding the development and persistence of conduct disorder, in conjunction with other contributing factors. Trauma history is ubiquitous in the conduct disordered population, and trauma effects can help to account for many features of conduct disorder, including lack of empathy, impulsivity, anger, acting-out, and resistance to treatment, which may partially explain the low success rate of extant treatment approaches. A trauma-informed perspective is introduced to current models of conduct disorder. Research, prevention and treatment implications are discussed.
Stalkers and their victims
- Authors:
- MULLEN Paul E., PATHE Michele, PURCELL Rosemary
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 321p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Over recent years stalking has emerged as a major social and legal issue and also a clinical problem for mental health professionals. The authors describe their experience of working with stalkers and their victims in a clinical setting, and contribute to an understanding of the nature, causes, impact and management of stalking behaviour. Contents include: stalking, a new categorisation of human behaviour; the epidemiology of stalking; victims of stalkers; classifying stalking; the rejected stalker and the resentful stalker; the predatory stalker; intimacy seekers an incompetent suitors; erotomanias and morbid infatuations; same gender stalking; stalking by proxy; false victims of stalking; stalking and assault; reducing the impact of stalking; defining and prosecuting the offence of stalking.
Current attachment representations of incarcerated offenders varying in degree of psychopathy
- Authors:
- FRODI Ann, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Attachment and Human Development, 3(3), December 2001, pp.269-283.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This Swedish study examines the current mental representations of early attachment relationships in 24 psychopathic criminal offenders, incarcerated in a forensic psychiatric hospital or a medium-security prison. The results pointed to an extensive over-representation of individuals who were dismissing of attachment and attachment-related experiences no secure individuals, and with the remainder being either unclassifiable or unresolved with regard to severe early abuse/ truama. Discusses the unique discourse of the dismissing individuals and on clinical implications.
Attachment representations in adolescence: further evidence from psychiatric residential settings
- Authors:
- WALLIS Paul, STEELE Howard
- Journal article citation:
- Attachment and Human Development, 3(3), December 2001, pp.259-268.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) profiles the various ways in which people make sense of early experience. This study investigates 39 adolescents resident on five regional adolescent units in the south-east of England. The number of adolescents presenting as securely attached was low whilst the incidence of insecure attachment patterns in the sample was high. When interviews were rated additionally in terms of lack of resolution, over half of the sample were unresolved with respect to experiences of trauma or loss. Discusses the possible uses of the AAI in therapeutic interventions for severely disturbed adolescents, which are centrally based on the formation of a secure, safe relationship with a non-threatening adult.
The role of the body as the medium in child psychotherapy: snapshots of therapy with an 11-year-old, severely abused, multiply placed girl
- Author:
- LYNCH Marell
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 26(2), 2000, pp.159-181.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
In Victoria, Australia, children with a history of abuse and severe attachment difficulties, and who have experienced multiple carers and placements, have been traditionally viewed by mental health services as unsuitable for psychoanalytic psychotherapy. This article identifies contextual constraints that have led to these children being precluded from accessing psychotherapy. An alternative model of intervention is discussed and illustrated with clinical material.