Child maltreatment: a developmental psychopathology approach

"Child maltreatment has enormous costs, both at the individual and the societal level. Today, thanks to increased knowledge and awareness, we are better equipped than ever to prevent the trauma of child abuse and to intervene to help maltreated children. Yet, fundamental questions remain. How a...

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Main Authors: Becker-Blease, Kathryn (Author), Kerig, Patricia (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC American Psychological Association 2016
Edition:First edition
Series:Concise guides on trauma care book series
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Summary:"Child maltreatment has enormous costs, both at the individual and the societal level. Today, thanks to increased knowledge and awareness, we are better equipped than ever to prevent the trauma of child abuse and to intervene to help maltreated children. Yet, fundamental questions remain. How and why does normal development go awry in maltreated children? Why are some children more affected than others, and what are the processes that promote or undermine resilience? How can clinicians and child protection professionals help neglected and abused children and their families in the most timely and effective manner? This book explains and summarizes the science of developmental psychopathology for clinicians and other professionals who work with maltreated children and those at risk. The authors focus particularly on how maltreatment differentially affects children at key stages of their lives, ranging from infancy to early adulthood, so that clinicians can be aware of age-specific vulnerabilities. This handy guide encourages its readers to look beyond immediate presenting problems to better understand the needs and experiences of their young clients"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 162 Seiten)
ISBN:9781433822223
1433822229
DOI:10.1037/14898-000

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