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Re: Childhood Trauma



Dr. Lloyd:

You might want to contact Robbie Rossman, Ph.D. at the University of
Denver.  She has done quite a bit of work related to PTSD-type
symptomatology in children witnessing family violence, and may have some
ideas for you.

Beth Bryant
Doctoral Candidate
Clinical and Health Psychology
University of Florida

AWLWLFSU@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I am beginning to develop a project seeking to offer therapeutic intervention
> to children who have been traumatised by a variety of different incidents,
> but not due to Sexual & Physical abuse. Without wanting in any way to suggest
> that there are sufficient services for such children, there does seem to be
> something of a gap in provision for children who have been traumatised by:
> 
> Suicide of a parent/carer
> Accident causing loss of mobility, sight, etc.
> Acts of extreme violence witnessed outside the home (Violent robbery/extreme
> public disorder)
> 
> I am interested in links with Post Traumatic Stress Condition
> 
> I know that this is a vast and somewhat diverse area but would be interested
> in comments, reading, etc.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Andy Lloyd
> 
> Manager
> West Leeds Family Service Unit
> Leeds
> UK