The imprint of trauma on family relationships: an enquiry into what may trouble a ‘troubled family’ and its implications for whole-family services
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Authors
Colleges, School and Institutes
Abstract
For some families facing complex difficulties, an underlying issue can be the impact of traumatic experiences, such as child abuse or domestic violence. While the impact of trauma on individuals is relatively well understood, its impact on the functioning of family or relational systems is less well theorised. This article takes forward the development of an original theoretical framework to address this, building on concepts of family schema and recovery capital. This discussion is grounded in the practice context of whole-family support and decision-making services, and is explored through an analysis of narrative data obtained as part of a wider national study into whole-family approaches.
Details
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 463-478 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Families, Relationships and Societies |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 10 Aug 2018 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2019 |