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The World of Neglect

The World of Neglect. Mark Stenzel EDC 502. What does it feel like?. Abandoned. Feeling a loss. Ignored. Alone. Overview. Statistics Definition Signs and Symptoms of Neglect Long-term Effects How to help Effects on the Counseling Process.

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The World of Neglect

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  1. The World of Neglect Mark Stenzel EDC 502

  2. What does it feel like?

  3. Abandoned Feeling a loss Ignored Alone

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Statistics on Recognized Neglect

  7. Signs and Symptoms of Neglect Signs 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 • Child wears soiled clothing • Not dressed for the weather • Always seems hungry • Poor hygiene • Minimal facial expressions • Failure to thrive

  8. Long term Effects of Neglect Malnutrition Iron Deficiency Cognitive/Motor Delays Problems with Attention Social Problems Depression Anxiety

  9. Long term Effects of Neglect • Physical Ailments as a Result of Neglect • Allergies • Arthritis • Asthma • Bronchitis • High Blood Pressure • Ulcers

  10. Long term Effects of Neglect • Cognitive Effects • Depression • Anxiety • Eating Disorders • Panic Disorder • Dissociative Disorder • ADHD • Anger • PTSD • Reactive Attachment Disorder

  11. Long term Effects of Neglect • Social Issues Regarding Neglect Victims • Antisocial Traits • Borderline Disorders • Violent Behavior

  12. Long term Effects of Neglect • Behaviors of Neglected Children • Delinquency • Teen Pregnancy • Low Academic Achievement • Drug Use • Alcohol Abuse • Smoking • Sexual Risk-taking

  13. 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)

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. My Daughters-Adopted From A Neglectful Home Sharon Deanna

  17. 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

  18. Summary • Signs/symptoms of neglect • Long term effects of neglect • Adaptation strategies

  19. 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

  20. Questions?

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