Title Casualties of childhood : a developmental perspective on sexual abuse using projective drawings / Bobbie Kaufman and Agnes Wohl

Published New York : Brunner/Mazel, 1992

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 176 pages) : illustrations Contents 1. Paradigms of trauma and sexual abuse -- 2. General principles in the analysis of projective drawings -- 3. The projections of ego functions of sexually abused children -- 4. Aberrations in the superego of sexually molested youngsters -- 5. The incestuous family's influence on the development of object relations -- 6. Adult survivors : the long-term effects of childhood Summary "It is the denial of self with all rights refused." This line, taken from the poem that opens Casualties of Childhood, reflects and resonates the profound impact of sexual abuse on its victims. The poet is able to name feelings. But for those who cannot, for whom feelings lie beyond verbal expression, art can offer a significant alternative vocabulary, a compelling language of revealing imagery. Over 150 pieces of art are reproduced within these pages. Authors Bobbie Kaufman and Agnes Wohl are effective and compassionate translators. Against the backdrop of powerful case vignettes and their accompanying House, Tree, Person and Kinetic Family Drawings, the discussion focuses primarily on the essential link between childhood sexual abuse and specific developmental problems. Given that sexual abuse is commonly directed toward latency-age young people, it is imperative that this connection be given greater emphasis in the literature. Casualties of Childhood represents an important step in that direction. Carefully laying the foundation for their discussion, the authors begin by defining Paradigms of Trauma and Sexual Abuse followed by General Principles in the Analysis of Projective Drawings. With this groundwork in place, attention is then turned to specific areas of investigation: The Projections of Ego Functions of Sexually Abused Children; Aberrations in the Superego of Sexually Molested Youngsters; and the Incestuous Family's Influence on the Development of Object Relations During Latency. The book concludes with an enlightening perspective on Adult Survivors: The Long-term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Taken as a whole, Casualties of Childhood brings to life the full dimension of sexual victimization, its meaning and consequences for the individual, the family, and, by extension, the society. For therapists of all persuasions, it is a much-needed resource Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Sexually abused children -- Mental health House-Tree-Person Technique. Kinetic Family Drawing Test. Projective techniques. Child Abuse, Sexual -- psychology Projective Techniques HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health. MEDICAL -- Pediatrics. Projective techniques House-Tree-Person Technique Kinetic Family Drawing Test Sexually abused children -- Mental health Sexueller Missbrauch Kind Psychologie Genre/Form Case studies. Études de cas. Form Electronic book Author Wohl, Agnes, 1956- ISBN 9781134855544 1134855540 9780203776902 0203776909 9781134855681 1134855680 9781134855612 1134855613 9781138004924 1138004928

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