What Factors Would a Therapist Take Into Account When Planning Treatment for a Psychologically Abused Client

For the interviews, six comparable survey instruments were developed: 2 types of abuse (PFE & HFE) X 3 categories of informants (APS, Victims and Third Parties). The interviewee was asked to write a short narrative describing the incident(s) of abuse including relevant information. Then they answered questions that further probed into the nature of the neglect/ abuse linked to the victim, characteristics of the abuser, society’s response (was it investigated) and any final outcome (Jackson & Hafemeister, 2012). Many cases were not investigated especially in PFE with the only action taken was to offer

This paper reviews several articles that discuss the lasting effects that sexual abuse can have on a child into their adult years. The articles agree that victims of child sexual abuse (CSA) will most likely suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or experience revictimization. This paper will also address the common forms of coping that victims of child sexual abuse take part in. Some research will touch on proper healing techniques for victims of CSA to receive.

Each year more cases of Emotional abuse go unreported because the majority of people experiencing emotional abuse are not aware that it is happening. I was one of these people years ago; it took some caring friends to get me to see what was going on. In the following paragraphs I will touch on ways one can tell they are being emotionally abused, and ways to get help. While Undefined, Emotional abuse affects more people each day because they do not know that they are being abused.

My secondary audience will be past victims who wish to help people in an abusive relationship and or people who just want to be educated on what abuse really is.

For example, suing an abuser for financial resources after filing for divorce may be an empowering action in the midst of such stressful legal action (Walker, 2009). On the other hand, trauma therapy helps the victim better understand her psychological symptoms that come from her exposure to trauma (Walker, 2009).Distinctive trauma triggers include the memory of the abusers face, the sound of his voice, and even the batterers scent during the abuse (Walker, 2009). The sensitivity to these triggers can interfere with new relationships and many times never fully go away (Walker, 2009). It is imperative to empower these victims of trauma to strive for change but it is equally important to be able to explain how the abuse and fear triggers desperation in the victim as mental health professionals. Documenting the clients comments about the abuse and the fear of her abuser may help mental health professionals better understand Battered Woman’s Syndrome (Walker,

My book addresses the subject matter of mental, emotional, verbal, financial, spiritual, physical, sexual abuse, rebuilding one's life after escaping abuse, healing, and moving forward. I share in-depth factual based information to expose the signs, characteristics, and effects of abuse for both the victim and the perpetrator. Resources are shared with the reader to remove themselves and families from dangerous environments.

“Humans are the producers and products of their environment… Learning can be used to change behavior” (Gladding, 2018). Counselors should understand that in regards to emotional abuse, the behavioral theory can be used to explain the action of the event as well as the reinforcement that occurs. For the abuser, this reinforcement comes as a positive one in where the action made them feel better perhaps even powerful given that there wasn’t any repercussions. For the victim, it was negative because they began to internalize the actions of the abuser by believing that in some way shape or form, they were ultimately responsible for the deplorable behavior exhibited by the abuser. “Counselors need to be active in the counseling session, take on the role of consultant, teacher, adviser, reinforce, and facilitator” (Gladding, 2018). Counselors

One hears about domestic abuse a lot in the news or sees it play out when we watch television shows. It is likely that the majority of people know at least one person who is a victim in an abusive relationship. In the eBook “Perspectives on Verbal, and Psychological Abuse,” Roland Maiuro states that “nearly 50% of both men and women have experienced some form of psychological abuse by their intimate partner” (V). In Tod Robbins’s short story “Spurs,” we witness emotional and physical abuse between Jacques Coube and Mademoiselle Jeanne, a newly married couple that had gotten together for the wrong intentions. There is also emotional and physical abuse seen in Graham Greene’s story “The Basement

Child abuse, a very sensitive yet susceptible issue. Many people do not want to face the consequences that child abuse can impose in children’s futures. The way a child is raised plays a very important role in how the child is going to grow up to be. More than likely if a child is raised in a stable, well brought up home, the child is going to grow up to be an average individual. On the other hand, if a child is raised in a home where they are physically and mentally abused, they have a greater chance of developing mental issues, and leading a wrongful life. Child abuse plays the most influential role when it comes down to criminal behaviour.

reported some type of childhood sexual abuse so by studying this method of treatment it can

Throughout this work I will relate to a case study. I will provide a definition of abuse using both sociological and psychological perspectives to contribute to our understanding of the causes of abuse. I will define the types, indicators, signs and symptoms of abuse and its impact on families and individuals, identifying factors relevant to the case study, recognising and explaining current legislation making reference to Government reports/inquiries and research into failures to protect from harm and abuse. I will consider the policies and procedures that my work place use and I will identify some statutory and voluntary agencies and their roles in supporting those affected by abuse, relating specifically to the abuse of children.

Often, the abuse involves being used or hurt by a trusted adult. According to a 2003 National Institute of Justice report, “3 out of 4 adolescents who have been sexually assaulted were victimized by someone they knew well.”(“National Institute”). This number is rising every year. In many cases the child may become attached to the abuser for attention purposes. As they grow to be older, they may rely on sexual attention and become abusers themselves. “Researchers estimate that one-third of abused and neglected children will grow up to abuse their own children when they become parents.” (“Child Abuse”). Unfortunately since child sexual abuse is hard to prove, as many people do not believe children, many cases go unreported. However, if child sexual abuse is reported, it is important to get the victim the help they need so they can heal emotionally as they get

Childhood sexual abuse is a global issue that has multiple outcomes of dysfunction that an adult may display due to previous experience. There is evidence supporting the magnitude of problems that a CSA surviving adult may go through especially if critical periods of development have been altered because of trauma. The negative effects are psychologically, physically, behaviorally and interpersonally harmful to the victim’s overall health. With continued research and bringing an awareness to the problem that child sexual abuse is more common than we think and its implications that there are increased relationship hardships such as chronic dissatisfaction, abandonment issues, intimacy avoidance and couples distress. Highlighting how this

Over the past 10 years child abuse has been taken for granted and has made a huge increase on what the children are aloud to do the world. Children around the world have to be careful on who they go around, if they don’t they are libale to be abused. Child abuse in children has caused an estimated 1,750 children died from child abuse in 2016 (“National Statistics on Child Abuse”). Child abuse is very illegal and if you are caught abusing a child you can go to jail for it. The increase of child abuse in the United States has majorly increased over the last 10 years.

During my childhood, I observed female relatives constantly being abused by their male partners. Due to this life experience, I was affected emotionally, mentally and at times physically. Franklin states in her (2014) article in the New Case Worker she was mentally, emotionally and physically abused by the people who very someone to guide her in the right direction and unconditionally love her.Franklin’s story of hardship and abuse resonate with my life story of witnessing and experiencing abuse at the hands of people who are supposed to love and care of you. In relation to Franklin’s article, it’s been discovered through studies that children in abuse families seem to be psychologically vulnerable (. Buzawa, Buzawa &) Stark).