Art Therapy and FASD: A Promising Treatment Approach

Because FASD often co-occurs with other psychiatric and substance use disorders, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment can be challenging. Art therapy (AT) is one promising treatment modality for FASD. This is especially true of children who suffer from both FASD and a history of trauma. View online or by PDF.

Attachment and Trauma-Related Problems: Implications for Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Professionals

In the face of unavailable, abusive or emotionally disconnected attachment figures, developing children are increasingly vulnerable in ways that deleteriously impact their quality of life and mental health across the life span. Further, the lack of secure attachment in combination with traumatic experiences increases the risk of antisocial and criminal behavior. Learn more. View online or by PDF.

Confabulation and the Criminal Justice and Mental Health Systems: An Introduction to a Complex Topic Confabulation occurs when an individual inaccurately recounts memories or events that are untrue or chronologically out of sequence but does so without the intent to deceive. The source of this behavior is often misunderstood, associated with a broad range of disorders, and continues to be problematic for criminal justice professionals and mental health professionals alike. View online or by PDF.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the Criminal Justice System: An Introduction to a Complex Topic Deficits and impairments associated with traumatic brain injury can sometimes result in difficulty functioning in accordance with the standards set forth by the United States criminal justice system. Here are 15 key points that you should consider when discussing the topic of TBI. View online or by PDF.