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Persons With Developmental Disability Exposed to Interpersonal Violence and Crime: Approaches for Intervention
Author(s) -
FochtNew Ginny,
Barol Beth,
Clements Paul T.,
Milliken Tammi F.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2008.00158.x
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , psychology , interpersonal communication , psychotherapist , interpersonal relationship , clinical psychology , variety (cybernetics) , interpersonal violence , psychiatry , suicide prevention , medicine , poison control , social psychology , medical emergency , artificial intelligence , computer science
PURPOSE. Psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic interventions, by psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses and caregivers working with people with developmental disabilities exposed to interpersonal violence and crime, are recommended to help the individual resolve the intrapsychic trauma . CONCLUSIONS. Persons with developmental disabilities experience the full affective range of the effects of trauma and may benefit from a variety of interventions. What may be different in comparison to other survivors are the ways psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational interventions are adapted so that emotions, resultant actions, and ongoing concerns can be effectively expressed and addressed . PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Advanced practice registered nurses have an important role in addressing the sequelae of trauma by employing flexible, creative, and direct therapy with individuals. Additionally significant is provision of educational and supportive measures for the caregivers, who have the potential to generate an ongoing socially therapeutic environment .