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    developing new therapeutic models and treatment programs a solution to PTSD, a major psychiatric issue, can arise ( Issitt, “Point” 1). Infantry soldiers exposed to trauma are often diagnosed with PTSD, but, there are multiple medical and psychiatric developments available as treatment options. During times of war, infantry soldiers are deployed to go to extremes to capture or destroy enemy forces at all cost (“Infantry” 1). Officers and soldiers are pushed to their limit, both physically and mentally

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    April 2015 Title The long term ramifications of child abuse and neglect are profound and may endure long after the maltreatment has occurred. Individuals that undergo such abuse either physically or mentally may affect various aspects of their development. The outcome of abuse and neglect can range from minor effects to fatal situations. In the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” Dill was emotionally damaged and neglected by his parents. In 2006, an estimated 905,000 children were victims of child abuse

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    Those who are unfamiliar with virtual reality technology may be concerned with possible dangers that may be involved when it comes to safety. As many solely acknowledge its existence in the mainstream to serve entertainment purposes most commonly recognizable in the form of video gaming, they may be unaware that it has also made its appearance in studies in the medical field yielding positive results. Media expert and managing editor for TechNorms Vikram Kinkar shares this cautionary view. According

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    Trauma, Development, and Spirituality Childhood trauma contributes to the development of disorders later in life. Several psychological disorders may be caused by childhood trauma. These disorders may include: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, addiction, borderline personality disorder, and dissociative identity disorder. “American Psychiatric Association defines trauma as an event that represents a threat to life or personal integrity. Trauma can also be experienced when

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    life and grieving is a natural healing process. Loewald “thought that all of human development was based on loss and separation, and that the death of someone we love is the occasion not only for mourning but for psychic growth. In fact, he thought that the loss of a loved person may, for some, lead to a sense of mastery: a precursor to the current concept of post-traumatic growth, where a positive psychological change may occur as a result of highly challenging life circumstances such as

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    Emotional abuse is defined by its devastating effects on a person. It is seen in the forms of domestic abuse, bullying, and child abuse. Research shows how someone who has been emotionally abused develops personality disorders, has low self-esteem, and even has suicidal thoughts. Although there has been research that provides a general idea of emotional abuse and its effects, the research should take a deeper look at how the smallest details affect someone. My position differs from those who claim

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    Unlike any other period of childhood development, during infancy a child it totally reliant on the caregiver for stimulation. Without proper stimulation during this time period the opportunity to learn critical behaviors can be missed (Perry, 2001). Children who are victims of neglect can experience delayed neurological development, which can then affect their ability to function as healthy adults. “Child neglect is the most prevalent, but least empirically studied, form of child maltreatment” (De

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    What is Domestic Violence? Radford and Heister (2006:7) define domestic violence as the coercive control of an adult by an intimate partner, involving physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or financial abuse. Domestic violence against women is a global problem without geographic, religious, social, economic, cultural or national boundaries (Women’s Aid, 2005). According to Chitashvili et al (2010) violence against women is seen as a social problem with detrimental effects on the health and

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    Childhood trauma is one of the most heartbreaking situations to ever fathom happening. Childhood trauma includes neglect, maltreatment, physical and emotional abuse, and many other forms of mistreatment amongst children. Childhood trauma occurs between the ages of 0 and 6 years of age. When referencing to childhood trauma, one must take thought into who commits the abuse, who is affected by the abuse, and what long term effects can the abuse have on the victims. One must also take into consideration

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    issue. Without the help of their family and close friends, they would be lost in a world of emotion, stress, and confusion. Nobody would understand what they suffer during the war. There’s no denying the fact that the book describes the psychological development of women, rather than the history of Afghanistan. The war has not only brought the great disasters to the Afghan people, but also makes their every moment in the threat of death, especially the women, life is miserable for them. Their lives

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