PSYC 2230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Conduct Disorder, Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing, Sex Education
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Associated comorbid disorders: major depressive episodes, alcohol / drug abuse/ dependence. Increased arousal and negative emotions: difficulty falling or staying asleep. Irritability or outbursts of anger: difficulty concentrating, hyper vigilance, simple and social phobias, conduct disorders. Additional problems: attention and memory problems, functional impairment, occupational conflicts, aggression, anger problems, marital discord / divorce, legal altercations, difficulties in parenting. Ptsd symptoms in children: generalized fears, sleep disturbances, posttraumatic play and reenactment, lose an acquired developmental skill may stop peeing in toilet even though they are potty trained. Biological and genetic aspects: abnormal levels of cortisol and norepinephrine, system remains unstable, triggering symptoms, possible brain damage, vulnerability may be passed on genetically. Insight therapy bring out deep seated feelings, create acceptance, lessen guilt: psychological debriefing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (emdr, group therapy, psychodynamic therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, hypnosis, marital and family therapy, creative therapies.
