Psychological projection

It is characterized by acts of violence, power and coercion intended to control another person’s behavior” (Powell and Smith 2011 p1). There are five different forms of domestic violence including physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological. Powell and Smith (2011) explain that while there are five different forms of abuse, the victim is most likely to experience various types of the abuse if they have already experienced one. The first type, physical abuse, is described as biting…

The character chosen for this case study analysis is the quiet and introverted protagonist, Kousei Arima, from the series Your Lie in April. The series is set in Japan, and follows Kousei and how his life is turned around when he meets Kaori, a free-spirited violinist. As seen through flashbacks, Kousei was a piano prodigy as a child and won many competitions under the instruction of his strict mother. As his mother became ill, she became increasingly harsh and critical of young Kousei. After…

Bullying is projected as detrimental to the person who is being hurt. People are not always informed about the one who is doing the bullying and what they have to go through. As a society, the focus on self harm is so heavy it seems as if that is the only option for the people being bullied. Bullying can have worse effects on the bully rather than the person who is being made fun of. We know that bullying is wrong and that it shouldn’t happen, but some say that it made them stronger.…

Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Homicide Survivors Literature Review Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Homicide Survivors Definitions. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur when a traumatic event is experienced and with time, symptoms interfere with daily functioning. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2014) This occurs when the normal stress reaction after a traumatic incident does not go away over time and disrupt life. (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015)…

Speaking for Those too Young to Understand Child abuse is a national calamity that is appalling and often draws violent and emotional reactions. South Carolina has improved in child well-being the last several years, and statistics from Kids Count now indicate that we have risen from 45th to 42th in the nation for child well-being. While this is a step in the right direction, more can be done to save our innocent children from the atrocities of child abuse. Improvements can be made in how…

As a Brazilian, I am very familiarized with violence and its consequences, therefore, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a familiar expression to me. Differently from the U.S, where PTSD can be related to psychological scars of the war(s), Brazil has its’ rates most associated with street violence and crimes, and this became a trigger to increase mental health issues all over the country. However – despite being acquainted with the theme – it was only after reflecting on Chapter 5, the…

CBT is one of the most frequently used approaches across age, cultural groups and disorders (Dobson, 2009). In the literature, a large number of researches tested the treatment outcome of CBT in children and adolescent groups across various types of disorder. However, especially in trauma, as an evident-based treatment model, Trauma Focus CBT received much attention in the literature. According to Blaustein & Kinniburgh (2010), particularly, chronic traumatic experience becomes toxic for…

I was in an abusive relationship. He never hit me. I’ve never had to cover up bruises or lie to my family about any scars. The closest he ever got to being violent towards me was grazing my cheek on his was to hit the wall behind me. My body was left alone, but my heart and my spirit were broken down until they were nearly unrecognizable. Friends told me I had changed, even my mother told me she didn’t know who I was anymore. I was an empty shell of a girl who didn’t even know herself. If we…

Most American teenagers have a way to access the internet and interact with other teenagers. The websites they access such as Facebook or ask.fm can contain different types of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that can be done on almost any electronic device. Stories of a local child committing suicide because they were being bullied on the internet are all around the united states. Sometimes when certain individuals hear these stories, they choose to blame the website and not…

The National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention indicated about 60% of adults report experiencing abuse or other difficult family circumstances during childhood. It also stated that 26% of children in the United States will experience or witness a traumatic event before they turn four. During the course of this class I quickly noticed how intrigued I became after the first couple of minutes of the lesson. The idea of trauma did not settle with me for many reasons…