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Child trauma, attachment and biofeedback mitigation.

N Pop-Jordanova1, T Zorcec

  • 1Paediatric Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Skopje.

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|March 1, 2005
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Summary

Early insecure attachment is linked to childhood trauma and PTSD, potentially due to underdeveloped brain regions. Innovative biofeedback therapies show promising results for affected children.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Investigating the link between early attachment quality and childhood trauma.
  • Exploring novel therapeutic interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Observation:

  • 10 children (mean age 9) with PTSD were assessed using psychometric tools (MMPI, CBCL, EPQ, STAI).
  • Children exhibited high anxiety, stress, somatization, and behavioral issues.
  • Mothers showed hypersensitivity, depression, and insecure attachment patterns.

Findings:

  • Insecure attachment in infancy was confirmed in all children.
  • Underdeveloped Right Orbitofrontal Cortex (ROFC) is proposed as a predisposition to PTSD.
  • Biofeedback techniques demonstrated encouraging therapeutic outcomes.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical role of early attachment in child development and trauma resilience.
  • Suggests ROFC development is crucial for mitigating PTSD risk.
  • Supports the efficacy of multimodal biofeedback in treating childhood PTSD.

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