Abuse & Neglect
A patient comes into the ED with bruises in different stages of the healing process. What type of abuse do you suspect?
Physical Abuse
Name 3 types of household dysfunctions?
Substance use, incarcerated household member, and parenteral separation
What is resilience?
"The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness"
True or False: It is not mandatory to report a child being abused?
FLASE: mandatory reporting for children and elderly
Is it appropriate for the parent to go to the bathroom with their 8 year old child?
NO! The child is potty trained and doesn't need assistance
What does NAMI stand for?
National Alliance on Mental Illness
What is emotional neglect?
The parent fails to meet the child's emotional needs such as feeling loved, valued, and accepted.
True or False: Experiencing ACEs can lead to substance use, alcohol use, and behavioral issues?
TRUE
How can you recognize a patients triggers?
Use therapeutic communication to identify places, people, or objects that are reminders of the adverse event.
What are examples of physical neglect?
Withholding food, education, shelter, and clothes
Give an example of household dysfunctions not listed in the powerpoint
Household member with mental illness and abuse toward a parent
What kind of therapy focuses on managing emotional dysregulation and provides skills to improve intense emotions?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy