The Valley of the Shadow
Mark B. Constantian in Childhood Abuse, Body Shame, and Addictive Plastic Surgery, 2018
As the child begins to mature, each developmental stage reactivates that same stage in the parent. The shame bind or the obsession with an action, need, behavior, personal characteristic, or body part always arises within a milieu of abuse or neglect. Once established, the shame bind develops its own penetrating energy. Complications from parent-forced surgery corrode a patient’s boundaries like the original abuse. I have never met a BDD patient who had a nurturing family or who has become a fully functional adult; there is always something missing. By definition, obsession, walls, porous boundaries, shame turned on the self, absent self-worth, suicidal thinking, immoderation, lack of self-care, and distorted reality—the hallmarks of body dysmorphic disorder—are also the manifestations of trauma.
Developmental Issues for Young Adults With Cancer
Sarah F. Kurker in Effective Group Therapies for Young Adults Affected by Cancer, 2021
Oncology support groups regularly address these compound issues for young adults with cancer. Understanding the developmental stage allows for this comprehension. To alleviate the impact from cancer treatment, the development of a young adult support group is key, “social support has a profound and far-reaching impact on mental and physical health and health behavior,” Shensa et al., 2020, p. 38). Acknowledging that cancer treatment on young adults is profound, validates their experience and allows them to connect and find support from others that really know what it’s like. The healing benefit of a support group for young adults is the interaction and connections they make between themselves. As a facilitator to be able to witness, the support and profound connection are the most beneficial part. The way in which they give and receive support is therapeutic. In all my years of education, I have never learned more about the intimate struggle of cancer but by this group. In terms of educating an oncology social worker, this facilitation can be enlightening to the experience of cancer, something magical and profound that occurs in each group. Not only about surviving cancer but also about the meaning of life and all the human dynamics of relationships.
Dignity for children
Milika Ruth Matiti, Lesley Baillie, Paula McGee in Dignity in Healthcare, 2020
In this chapter I discuss dignity in relation to children. For the purposes of this chapter, the term ‘children’ is used to cover all children and young people from the age of 0 to 16 years. ‘Dignity’ is a term that is not always associated with children, especially young children and babies. As those who work with children and young people will recognise, there is huge variation of developmental stage including awareness, dependency, abilities and understanding within these ages. In order to address this spectrum I have used three case studies to illustrate some of the issues that are pertinent to this diverse client group: two from the acute hospital setting and one in the community. Dignity campaigns (Department of Health [DH], 2006; Royal College of Nursing, [RCN] 2008) have raised the profile of dignity in care in the United Kingdom (UK) (seeChapter 4: ‘Dignity as a policy issue in healthcare’), but dignity remains a concept associated with older people rather than a term linked with children. In this chapter, I explore the meaning of dignity for children and demonstrate how dignity-promoting practice is as important for children and their families as for any other group.
What Do We Really Know About Adolescent Sexual Health Education: A Dimensional Concept Analysis
Published in American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2019
Jessica L. Corcoran, Patricia A. Patrician, Gwendolyn D. Childs, Maria R. Shirey
Adolescence is the longest human developmental stage, defined as the period of development from 11 to 21 years (Burns et al., 2012). This developmental stage encompasses many biological changes, one of the most significant being the neurodevelopmental changes occurring in the structure and function of the brain (Crone & Dahl, 2012). As the regions of the brain mature asynchronously, the mismatch of mature and immature regions of the brain places adolescents at an increased risk for making unsafe decisions especially during new experiences and when strong emotions are involved (Albert, Chein, & Steinberg, 2013; Balogh, Mayes, & Potenza, 2013; Konrad, Firk, & Uhlhaas, 2013). These developmental changes increase exploratory behavior and create a favorable environment for risky sexual health decisions. Over 60% of adolescents become sexually active by 18 years of age (Burrows, 2017). Outcomes of risky sexual health decisions are prevalent in this population. Throughout adolescence, 38% of sexually active adolescents will acquire a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and each year, over 450,000 unintended pregnancies will occur (Kost, Maddow-Zimet, & Arpaia, 2017; Martin, Hamilton, Osterman, Driscoll, & Drake, 2018).
Development of a University Campus Healthy Sleep Promotion Program
Published in Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 2018
Brian E. McCabe, Adam S. Troy, Hersila H. Patel, Valerie Halstead, Mayra Arana
Sleep is vital for learning, growth and development, cognitive functions, and physical and mental health (Lund, Reider, Whiting, & Prichard, 2010). College students often have poor sleep for a number of reasons, including erratic schedules, minimal supervision, and use of alcohol and marijuana (Buboltz, Brown, & Soper, 2001; Dahl & Lewin, 2002; Jean-Louis, Von Gizycki, Zizi, & Nunes, 1998; Pilcher & Waters, 1997). Emerging adulthood is a life stage between adolescence and adulthood, usually between ages 18 and 25 years (Arnett, 2007). This developmental stage is characterized by five core features: (a) identity exploration, (b) instability, (c) focus on the self, (d) feeling in-between, and (e) possibilities (Arnett, 2005). College students typify many of the ideas of emerging adulthood, including living on/near campus, exploring a range of identities, expecting frequent mobility and change (Arnett, 2004). The characteristics of emerging adulthood described briefly below have positive and negative aspects, but may be associated difficulties with maintaining regular sleep patterns due to their transitory nature.
Effects of an Intervention Program for Promoting Ethical Practices Among Pediatric Nurses
Published in Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, 2019
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has proposed the concept of assent (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011), which has been defined as factors influencing pediatric patients’ understanding and responses, helping them to understand their condition and what is expected based on a diagnosis and treatment. These procedures are implemented to encourage patients to willingly accept care. The following four elements of assent have been outlined: Help pediatric patients understand their condition according to their developmental stage.Provide pediatric patients with explanations regarding the content and results of examinations and/or procedures.Clinically assess factors influencing pediatric patients’ understanding of the situation and their responses.Make an effort to allow pediatric patients to spontaneously demonstrate whether they understand the suggested care.
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