16. Trauma Related Disorders

Question 1

Symptoms of Trauma in Children:

Answer 1

Acute stress disorder (within 4 weeks of stressful event), disbelief, shock, insomnia, irritability, confusion, and shell shock

Question 2

Symptoms of Trauma in Adults:

Answer 2

They feel numb, disconnected from their body, and not feeling connected to what is going on in the world (sign of early trauma, especially sexually abused victims)

Also, they show a startled response (jumpy clients from sound or often seen in domestic violence clients)

Question 3

Differentials:

Answer 3

Early signs of trauma include nightmares, reliving of event, difficulty concentrating, edginess, agitation, unexplained anger, mood swings, self-blame, guilt, and shame

Question 4

A disorder when an infant or a young child doesn’t establish healthy attachments with parents or caregivers

This may develop when the child’s basic needs for comfort, affection, and nurturing aren’t met and when loving, caring, and stable attachments with others are not established (0-5 years)

Answer 4

Re-active Attachment Disorder

Question 5

A disorder when clients have had multiple disturbances in early attachment (multiple foster care settings and transitioning into parenthood)

Describes how infants develop trust that the caregiver will respond to their needs. While they still accept care from others, infants start distinguishing between familiar and unfamiliar people and responding more positively to the primary caregiver (0-5 years)

Answer 5

Indiscriminate Attachment Disorder