Emily is 10 years old and is emotionally abused by her parents. Emotional abuse can include anything from verbal abuse and constant criticism to more subtle tactics such as intimidation and manipulation. Emily is the youngest child and gets constantly abused verbally and is called names. This can affect Emily as it makes her feel unwanted and upset. Some indicators of emotional abuse are depression, anxiety and aggression. If children are emotionally abused, they tend to be quiet and well-mannered as they don’t want to be called any names. 

Professionals can work together to reduce emotional abuse by teaching young children about the different types of abuse so that they are aware if they are being abused and are able to tell someone. Professionals can also provide services for children that are abused so that they can speak to someone if they are scared.
Physical abuse: (David) 

Damian is a 7 year old boy who is being physically abused by his friends in school but is too scared to tell anyone.  He is getting punched and kicked by his classmates in school because he acts different and doesn’t like football even though most of the others do. He has come back to class after lunch break with his back hurting and the top of his arms all bruised up. He comes home and just cries in his room and always says that he doesn’t want to go to school. 

Studies have shown that a child who is physically or emotionally abused often grow up to abuse others or themselves.  These children not only show signs of this abuse while they are still young by constantly seeking attention or withdrawing but, unless they receive intensive therapy, they grow up to be adults with significant problems. 

 

When giving a talk to a patient which is important. Must be informative, engaging and positive to insure patient is getting all the knowledge they need and they’re comfortable while getting it so they’re less worried.

Natalie-(case study clinical example CBT)

Professional speaking to client has quite a neutral tone and face for majority of the sessions to insure the feelings they’re getting from hearing about clients situation doesn’t effect client. Instead Making sure to remind client what they’ve said and ask client how they felt about it so they can reflect. Then Gave client reassurance that they were doing well with speaking up when sensed they were feeling uncomfortable. Eyes engaged and seat positioned right towards client making sure they are the focus.