The Traumatized Children of Violent Marriages.

Silvern, Louise; Kaersvang, Lynn

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ERIC Number: EJ394096

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Traumatized Children of Violent Marriages.

Silvern, Louise; Kaersvang, Lynn

Child Welfare, v68 n4 p421-36 Jul-Aug 1989

Hypothesizes that traumatization underlies the difficulties many children experience from witnessing their parents' marital violence/spousal abuse, and argues that intervention should be designed to counteract post-traumatic disorders. A case study highlights this discussion. (BB)

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Emotional Disturbances, Family Violence, Intervention, Marital Instability, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Psychotherapy, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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