Open AccessEnvironmental Safety: The Starting Point in the Treatment of Children with Dissociation
Author(s) -
Sandra Baita
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
frontiers in the psychotherapy of trauma and dissociation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2523-5125
pISSN - 2523-5117
DOI - 10.46716/ftpd.2020.0036
Subject(s) - psychology , child sexual abuse , child abuse , dissociation (chemistry) , sexual abuse , psychiatry , medicine , medical emergency , poison control , injury prevention , chemistry
Lack of safety in the world surrounding the child is a major roadblock for the treatment of complex post-traumatic sequelae and dissociative manifestations. Unfortunately, this is a common situation in cases involving a parent being abusive towards the child—either sexually or physically— when the alleged offending parent is allowed and even encouraged to have contact with the child. Through the case of Ann, readers will follow the many pitfalls faced in the treatment of the traumatic consequences of the sexual abuse she suffered, until environmental safety was achieved. The role of the Justice system will also be discussed.