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Disgusted with Violence? You May Be Less Aggressive January 10, 2012 . 4 Comments
Aggressive and violent behavior is the result of strong negative emotions. However, individuals who experience avoidant negative emotions, such as fear and anxiety, tend to be less aggressive. ... Read More
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Therapist’s Comfort Critical for Success of Multisystemic Therapy January 9, 2012 . 4 Comments
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a home-based method of therapy that is designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged clients, in particular, youth from poor socioeconomic backgrounds with ... Read More
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Children Need Direct Answers After Interparent Violence January 4, 2012 . 4 Comments
Over 15 million children live in homes in which intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs. “A sizable proportion of these children experience significant mental-health problems, but many ... Read More
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Resiliency in Men Raised in Abusive Homes December 29, 2011 . 7 Comments
“Estimates from the U.S. Department of Justice indicate between 21% and 38% of households with partner violence had children under the age of 12 years living in the home and, among urban ... Read More
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Positive Parenting Mediates Effects of Partner Violence on Children December 12, 2011 . 11 Comments
Young children who witness intimate partner violence (IPV) are at an increased risk for psychological difficulties, including emotional regulation. “Emotional security theory suggests ... Read More
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Psychological Abuse in Intimate Relationships Increases Intensity of PTSD Symptoms September 3, 2011 . 12 Comments
The most common forms of intimate partner violence (IPV) are sexual violence, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and physical abuse and each causes significant psychological problems. ... Read More
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Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help Decrease Episodes of Re-Abuse in Physical Abuse Victims? August 25, 2011 . 9 Comments
Post-traumatic stress is a common issue facing victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and is more prevalent in victims who flee to shelters than those who do not. “Approximately one ... Read More
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Avoidance May Lead to Increased Relationship Violence in Veterans August 25, 2011 . 4 Comments
“Experiential avoidance (EA) is the attempt to avoid painful private events, such as negative emotional states,” said researchers from Minneapolis VA Medical Center and Duke University ... Read More
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Intimate Partner Violence Increases with Alcohol Consumption August 23, 2011 . 4 Comments
According to a new study, the rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among college students increase significantly with alcohol consumption. Todd M. Moore, Sara R. Elkins, James K. McNulty, ... Read More
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Shows Positive Outcomes for Parents & Children August 16, 2011 . 14 Comments
There are many treatment options designed to help alleviate symptoms of trauma in children, but very few focus on rebuilding the important relationship between traumatized children and ... Read More
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Does Domestic Violence during Pregnancy Shape the Mother-Child Bond August 3, 2011 . 3 Comments
Expectant women experience a shift in self-perception from being not a mother, to becoming a mother. Alytia A. Levondosky, Ph.D., and G. Anne Bogat, Ph.D., both of the Department of Psychology ... Read More
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The Abused Husband: Dealing with Aggression in Relationships June 29, 2011 . 13 Comments
A psychology professor at California State Long Beach has compiled an impressive pile of data—more than 500 studies—suggesting that women are at least as physically aggressive ... Read More