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ts19998 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe and give examples of the three parental factors identified in the text that contribute to the development of PTSD in children.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Mitchell, a Vietnam veteran, spends his therapy sessions describing the horrors of combat. His therapist has him recall all the details, focusing on the horrific events for extended periods of time. Mitchell's therapist is most likely using ____ to treat him for ____.

a. exposure; generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
b. extinction; generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
c. psychoeducation; posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
d. exposure; posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

heinisk01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Parents teach children how to cope with stress and trauma
Shotgun effect
o Single trauma that is overwhelming to all members of the family; natural disasters, murder, etc.
Lack of protective shield effect
o Parents don't provide the needed comfort, support, and security for children following a trauma
Toxic family effect
o Parent responses that elicit and maintain anxiety symptoms in children; repeated stories of trauma

Answer to Question 2

D