Track: Child Abuse

“Understanding, Identifying, and Responding to Child Abuse: A Multidisciplinary Approach”
This session will address the critical issue of child abuse, focusing on its impact on mental health and development. Attendees will explore different forms of child abuse, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. The session will cover signs and symptoms of abuse, the long-term psychological effects on children, and the impact on their overall development and well-being. Participants will learn about the role of mental health professionals in identifying, reporting, and supporting victims of abuse. Strategies for intervention, trauma-informed care, and prevention will be discussed, emphasizing the importance of creating safe environments and providing support to affected children and their families.
Understanding Different Types of Child Abuse
This session provides an overview of the various forms of child abuse, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. Participants will learn about the defining characteristics of each type, the signs and symptoms, and the impact on children’s physical and emotional development.
Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse
This session focuses on how to recognize signs of abuse in children and the procedures for reporting suspected abuse. Attendees will learn about mandatory reporting laws, the responsibilities of professionals and caregivers, and best practices for documenting and reporting abuse to ensure the child’s safety and well-being.
The Psychological Impact of Child Abuse
This session explores the short-term and long-term psychological effects of child abuse on victims. Topics include trauma responses, attachment issues, and the development of mental health disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Participants will discuss therapeutic approaches to addressing these psychological impacts.
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
This session covers strategies for preventing child abuse and intervening when abuse is suspected. Attendees will learn about educational programs, community resources, and effective intervention techniques to reduce the risk of abuse and support affected children and families.
Working with Abused Children: Therapeutic Approaches
This session focuses on therapeutic techniques and interventions for working with children who have experienced abuse. Participants will explore evidence-based therapies such as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and play therapy, and discuss how to create a safe and supportive environment for healing.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Child Abuse Cases
This session addresses the legal and ethical considerations involved in handling child abuse cases. Topics include the legal rights of the child, confidentiality, and the role of the child protective services system. Participants will also discuss ethical dilemmas and decision-making processes in reporting and intervening in abuse cases.
Impact of Child Abuse on Family Dynamics
This session explores how child abuse affects family dynamics and relationships. Attendees will discuss the role of family history, parental factors, and the impact on siblings and other family members. The session will also cover family therapy approaches to address and resolve these dynamics.
Trauma-Informed Care for Child Abuse Survivors
This session focuses on the principles of trauma-informed care when working with survivors of child abuse. Participants will learn about creating a safe and supportive environment, understanding the effects of trauma on behavior and development, and integrating trauma-informed practices into therapeutic and support services.
Scientific Highlights
- Mental Health
- Women’s Mental Health
- Psychology and Psychiatry
- Autism
- Stress, Anxiety and Depression
- Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology
- Behavioral Health and Bullying
- Suicide and Self Harm
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Neurology and Neurological Disorder
- Addiction
- Obesity and Eating Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Obsessive Compulsive disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Personality Disorder
- Child Abuse