Neurobiological Guided Practices

ISBN-13: 9783847373681 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 132 str.

Pardeep Atwal

Opis

Exposure to violent trauma affects millions of children. Beginning with Terrs (1988) landmark work, investigators over the last 20 years determined that over 30% of children exposed to traumatic events develop serious and chronic neuropsychiatric problems (Terr, 1988). This warrants a closer look at the treatment of trauma-especially treatment other than talk therapy or therapeutic relational and affect based interventions (Perry, 2006). This study aimed to better understand the impact of childhood trauma on neurodevelopment and explore neurobiological informed treatment practices related to trauma and its connection to hyperarousal and dissociative symptoms in youth. A protocol for counsellors working with the aforementioned population was created using Perrys (2006) principles of neurodevelopment. The neurobiology of trauma and its connection to psychopathology in children and adults is of direct importance to researchers and clinicians. To date, very little research has been incorporated into either the assessment or treatment protocols utilized in clinical practice (Fago, 2003). For this reason, this study has the potential to be very helpful to the counselling profession.

O autorze

Pardeep Atwal, CCC, holds a Master s degree from the City University of Seattle in Vancouver, BC. She also has a BSc from the University of British Columbia. Pardeep is currently in the process of pursuing a PhD in psychology. She is determined and dedicated to furthering her knowledge and understanding of psychological sciences through research.