Post on 12-Jan-2016
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The World of Neglect
Mark StenzelEDC 502
What does it feel like?
Feelin
g a loss
Abandoned
Ignored
Alone
Overview Statistics
Definition
Signs and Symptoms of Neglect
Long-term Effects
How to help
Effects on the Counseling Process
Fact: In 2006, there were 905,000 reported victims of child abuse or neglect
What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
• RCW 26-44-020 (12) defines abuse and neglect as injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by any person under circumstances which indicate that the child's health, welfare, and safety is harmed. Abuse and neglect does NOT include the physical discipline of a child as defined in RCW 9A.16.100.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okeRuvG5inM
Statistics on Recognized Neglect
Signs and Symptoms of Neglect
Signs• Child wears soiled clothing
• Not dressed for the weather
• Always seems hungry
• Poor hygiene
• Minimal facial expressions
• Failure to thrive
Symptoms• At 12 months-symptoms begin• 2 years old-deficits with coping
skills, frustration, anger, non-compliance
• Depression can begin as early as age 3
• Preschool-low esteem, poor problem solving skills, dependent with tasks
• Kindergarten-less secure in readiness to learn, inattentive, uninvolved, lacks creativity, lacks confidence in own work
Long term Effects of Neglect
Malnutrition
Iron Deficiency
Cognitive/Motor DelaysProblems with AttentionSocial Problems DepressionAnxiety
Long term Effects of Neglect
• Physical Ailments as a Result of Neglect– Allergies– Arthritis– Asthma– Bronchitis– High Blood Pressure– Ulcers
Long term Effects of Neglect
• Cognitive Effects– Depression– Anxiety– Eating Disorders– Panic Disorder– Dissociative Disorder– ADHD– Anger– PTSD– Reactive Attachment Disorder
Long term Effects of Neglect
• Social Issues Regarding Neglect Victims
– Antisocial Traits
– Borderline Disorders
– Violent Behavior
Long term Effects of Neglect
• Behaviors of Neglected Children– Delinquency– Teen Pregnancy– Low Academic Achievement– Drug Use– Alcohol Abuse– Smoking– Sexual Risk-taking
Long term Effects of Neglect
• Grown child victims of neglect score low in areas of Language, Reading, and Mathematics
• Even at age 28, those neglected in childhood score lower on IQ tests
• Victims of neglect often become passive and socially withdrawn (unlike aggressiveness and angry outbursts as seen in abused children)
How do we help those who have been neglected?
• Individual Psychotherapy-learn to love and care for self
• Group Therapy-feel less alone and develop empathy for others with similar feelings
• Couples Therapy-many neglected seek a partner that neglects, while others seek another neglected person
• Parental Education-learn proper parenting so mistakes aren’t repeated
How do we help those who have been neglected?
• Older Friends-this can help form a positive older role model
• Spirituality-regardless of religion, the belief in a higher being forms a parental love
• Read-there are many books available written by neglected individuals and how they overcame the feelings they have
My Daughters-Adopted From A Neglectful Home
Sharon Deanna
How Does Neglect Effect the Counseling Process?
Victims are able to develop tolerance for and manage emotions
They transform negative beliefs about the self
Learn new patterns of behavior
Neglect sufferers grieve the abuse or trauma experience
Increase ability to accept and let go of the past
Summary• Signs/symptoms of neglect
• Long term effects of neglect
• Adaptation strategies
References• http://childparenting.about.com/cs/familyissues/a/heroes.htm
• http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/long_term_consequences.cfm
• http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/recovering-from-childhood-neglect/
• http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/neglect/neglect.pdf
• http://www.enotalone.com/article/9892.html
• http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/safety/abuseWhat.asp?2
• http://www.madisonmentalhealthcounselor.com/abusehel.html#Q2