Buchanan Mothers and Infants in Domestic Violence

Beyond Attachment Theory
Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-1-317-28467-3
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 166 Seiten

Reihe: Women and Psychology

Drawing on in-depth interviews and group discussions, this timely book sheds new light on the impact of domestic violence on the formation of mother/infant relationships by placing women’s experiences of that violence at its heart. It also challenges the dominant attachment theory paradigm, offering an alternative understanding of how primary relationships between women and infants are formed in these situations. Instead, it analyzes real-life experiences to inform new multi-disciplinary approaches to helping women, children, and anyone raised in a setting of domestic violence. It reflects current policy and practice focus on early intervention and prevention, but also provides a unique perspective via its emphasis on first-hand accounts.

Mothers and Children in Domestic Violence delineates an innovative approach to inform policy and practice across health and welfare disciplines. It encourages policy makers and practitioners to understand the issues from women’s perspectives and to work with women and children from a strengths perspective to maximise potential for healthy relationships. This approach is based on understanding the context of sustained hostility, appreciating women’s perceptions of protectiveness and encouraging the creation of space where women and their infants can relate.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Buchanan, Fiona

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Kinder- und Jugendpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Kindesmissbrauch, Sexueller Missbrauch, Häusliche Gewalt
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Situating mother/infant relationships affected by domestic violence

Chapter 2: Exploring what is known

Chapter 3: A different approach

Chapter 4: Creating safety to recall difficult times

Chapter 5: How sustained hostility leads to increased protectiveness and constricts space

Chapter 6: Shaping new directions

Chapter 7: Looking forward

Über Autor(innen)

Fiona Buchanan is a lecturer in social work in the School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy at teh University of South Australia. She previously worked for over 20 years as a social worker in community health and non-government agencies in the UK and in Australia.