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Question 1

For abused children, describe two limitations of the current DSM system and discuss what would improve the culture of our diagnostic system?

Question 2

Describe an intervention from the neurosequential model of therapeutics and discuss HOW the intervention might relate to Hughes’ DDT model with parents and children.

References for Question 1:

Here are a few resources to consider in this discussion:

First is a video about the intricacies of diagnosing children

Next is a video about some of the drawbacks of the DSM

Required Readings for Question 1:

Hughes, D. (2017). Dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP): An attachment focused family treatment for developmental trauma. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy 38(4): 595-605. Retrieved from EbscoHost multisearch.

Ryan, K., Lane, S. J., & Powers, D. (2017). A multidisciplinary model for treating complex trauma in early childhood. International Journal of Play Therapy, 26(2), 111-123. doi:10.1037. Retrieved from EbscoHost multisearch.

Although the following article is 2012, it is optional, but highly recommended because it represents some critical information necessary to becoming an MFT. It provides an important critique of the DSM that is relevant for the treatment of traumatized children. Bessel van der Kolk is the gold standard in the care of complex developmental trauma.

D’Andrea, W., Ford, J., Stolbach, B., Spinazzola, J., & van der Kolk, B. A. (2012). Understanding interpersonal trauma in children: Why we need a developmentally appropriate trauma diagnosis.

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 82(2), 187-200. doi:10.1111/j.1939-0025.2012.01154.x Retrieved from Ebscohost multisearch.

References for Question 2:

Here are a few video resources for these two approaches.

Neurosequential Model of therapeutics: