Casualties Of Childhood: A Developmental Perspective On Sexual Abuse Using Projective Drawings

by Kaufman,Bobbie

• ISBN13: 9780876306529
• ISBN10: 0876306520
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1992-04-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Against the backdrop of powerful case vignettes and their accompanying House, Tree, Person and Kinetic Family Drawings, the discussion focuses primarily on the essential link between childhood sexual abuse and specific developmental problems. Given that sexual abuse is commonly directed toward latency-age young people, it is imperative that this connection be given greater emphasis in the literature. The book represents an important step in that direction. In sum, the authors bring to life the full dimension of sexual victimization, its meaning and consequences for the individual, the family, and by extension, the society. For therapists of all persuasions, it is a much-needed resource.

Table of Contents

List of Drawings	v
Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction	ix
A Cry from the Abused	xv
Paradigms of Trauma and Sexual Abuse	3	(10)
Is Sexual Abuse Harmful?
Symptom Formation
Ruptured Trust
Mutilation of Self-esteem
Conclusion
General Principles in the Analysis of Projective Drawings	13	(26)
The Reliability and Validity of Drawings as a Projective Tool
Developmental Aspects of Drawing Skills
General Principles in the Analysis of Drawings
The Application of Projective Drawings with Sexually Abused Children
Pilot Study of Projective Drawings to Suggest Sexual Abuse
The Projections of Ego Functions of Sexually Abused Children	39	(38)
Alterations in Ego Functions
Mastering of Affects
Sublimation of Drives
Utilization of Play and Fantasy
Identification with the Aggressor
Altruistic Surrender
Inhibition of Self-caring Functions
Cognitive Dysfunction
Case Study Analysis of Drawings
Conclusion
Aberrations in the Superego of Sexually Molested Youngsters	77	(22)
Guilt
The Process of Identification
Identification with Delinquent Values
Absence of Anticipatory Guilt
Faulty Identifications
Guilt Displacement
Rigid Superego
Case Study Analysis of Drawings
Conclusion
The Incestuous Family's Influence on the Development of Object Relations During Latency	99	(28)
The Characteristics of the Incestuous Family
Development of Object Relations
Case Study Analysis of Drawings
Conclusion
Adult Survivors: The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse	127	(38)
Ego Dysfunctions
Aberrations in the Superego
Disturbances in Object Relations
Case Study Analysis of Drawings
Conclusion
A Survivor's Letter: ``An Open Letter to My Children''	165	(2)
Bibliography	167	(6)
Index	173