Trauma-Related Disorder Research Paper
Trauma- and Stressor-related Disorders
Whitney Wiley
Liberty University
ABSTRACT
Trauma- and stressor-related disorders look into the psychological distress that comes after an event that is a very stressful or traumatic event. There are many different disorders within this spectrum that include: reactive attachment disorder, disinhibited social engagement disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorder. This study focuses on the disorders falling in the category of trauma- and stressor-related and the treatment that is best for each individual disorder.
An Overview of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder When looking at trauma- and stressor-related disorders we …show more content…
The first diagnostic criteria is a emotionally withdrawn behavior, that is consistent, towards the caregiver. This meaning they rarely seek comfort to this caregiver when they feel distressed or they rarely react to comfort when given to them in a moment of distress. The next criteria is a disturbance, both social and emotional by at least two of the following three: little emotional and social interest to others, very limited positive affect, or episodes of irritability, fearfulness, sadness that are unexplained and happen when there is a nonthreatening correspondence between the child and the adult caregiver. The child must also be involved in a pattern of extremes of inadequate care. The last three criteria is that the criteria do not meet that for autism spectrum disorder, the eruption shows evidence of occurring before the age of 5, and that the child has a developmental age of at least 9 months. In reactive attachment disorders, there are often delays in language and cognitive delays. Some children may also have medical conditions, like malnutrition, may also show up within this …show more content…
(2005). Caring for people God’s way: personal and emotional issues, addictions, grief, and trauma. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Hardy, L. T. (2007). Attachment theory and reactive attachment disorder: Theoretical perspectives and treatment implications. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 20(1), 27-39.
Hornor, Gail. (2008). Reactive Attachment Disorder. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 22(4), 234-239
Keane, T.M., Marshall, A.D., Taft, C.T. (2006). Posttraumatic stress disorder: etiology, epidemiology, and treatment outcome. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. (Vol. 2) pg. 161-197.
Kring, A. M., Johnson, S., Davison, G. C., & Neale, J. M. (2014). Abnormal psychology: DSM 5 update (12th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Malchiodi, C.A. (2005). Expressive therapies. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Murdock, N.L. (2013). Theories of counseling and psychotherapy: A case approach. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Shreeve, D.F. (2012). Reactive attachment disorder: A Case-Based Approach. Roanoke, VA: Springer.
Wienclaw,, R. A., & Lerner, B. W. (2011). Psychotherapy. In L. J. Fundukian (Ed.), The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (4th ed).,Vol. 5,
Whitney Wiley
Liberty University
ABSTRACT
Trauma- and stressor-related disorders look into the psychological distress that comes after an event that is a very stressful or traumatic event. There are many different disorders within this spectrum that include: reactive attachment disorder, disinhibited social engagement disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorder. This study focuses on the disorders falling in the category of trauma- and stressor-related and the treatment that is best for each individual disorder.
An Overview of Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder When looking at trauma- and stressor-related disorders we …show more content…
The first diagnostic criteria is a emotionally withdrawn behavior, that is consistent, towards the caregiver. This meaning they rarely seek comfort to this caregiver when they feel distressed or they rarely react to comfort when given to them in a moment of distress. The next criteria is a disturbance, both social and emotional by at least two of the following three: little emotional and social interest to others, very limited positive affect, or episodes of irritability, fearfulness, sadness that are unexplained and happen when there is a nonthreatening correspondence between the child and the adult caregiver. The child must also be involved in a pattern of extremes of inadequate care. The last three criteria is that the criteria do not meet that for autism spectrum disorder, the eruption shows evidence of occurring before the age of 5, and that the child has a developmental age of at least 9 months. In reactive attachment disorders, there are often delays in language and cognitive delays. Some children may also have medical conditions, like malnutrition, may also show up within this …show more content…
(2005). Caring for people God’s way: personal and emotional issues, addictions, grief, and trauma. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Hardy, L. T. (2007). Attachment theory and reactive attachment disorder: Theoretical perspectives and treatment implications. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 20(1), 27-39.
Hornor, Gail. (2008). Reactive Attachment Disorder. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 22(4), 234-239
Keane, T.M., Marshall, A.D., Taft, C.T. (2006). Posttraumatic stress disorder: etiology, epidemiology, and treatment outcome. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. (Vol. 2) pg. 161-197.
Kring, A. M., Johnson, S., Davison, G. C., & Neale, J. M. (2014). Abnormal psychology: DSM 5 update (12th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Malchiodi, C.A. (2005). Expressive therapies. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Murdock, N.L. (2013). Theories of counseling and psychotherapy: A case approach. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Shreeve, D.F. (2012). Reactive attachment disorder: A Case-Based Approach. Roanoke, VA: Springer.
Wienclaw,, R. A., & Lerner, B. W. (2011). Psychotherapy. In L. J. Fundukian (Ed.), The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (4th ed).,Vol. 5,