The Emotionally Abused and Neglected Child

This insightful book examines the profound effects of emotional abuse and neglect on children, offering strategies for intervention and healing. The Emotionally Abused and Neglected Child provides essential insights.

In The Emotionally Abused and Neglected Child, the author delves into the pervasive issues of emotional abuse and neglect, which lie at the heart of various forms of child maltreatment. These issues have profound and lasting impacts on a child's physical and psychological development, often hindering their ability to thrive. Despite the severity of these forms of abuse, they are frequently overlooked and considered the most challenging to address by those tasked with protecting vulnerable children.

The author explores the concept of a damaged child, examining the various types of injuries—ranging from active to passive and physical to emotional—that impede children's potential. This book raises critical questions about the possibility of repairing emotional damage and investigates therapeutic techniques available for addressing the consequences of emotional abuse. It also seeks to understand whether both victims and perpetrators can be helped to change their behaviors and circumstances.

Through compelling case studies, The Emotionally Abused and Neglected Child illustrates the characteristics of emotional abuse and dedicates chapters to assessing and predicting such abuse, understanding its long-term effects as children grow, and discussing intervention strategies. The author emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach that involves working with the entire family to foster healing and recovery.