Bedford Domestic Violence Services, Bedford, VA, USA.
J Interpers Violence. 2011 Sep;26(14):2929-42. doi: 10.1177/0886260510390962. Epub 2010 Dec 13.
Women above the age of 60 who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) have specific needs compared with younger victims. More research is emerging that assists counselors and other helping professionals with identification of these needs and aids to promote the mental health and well-being of this population. Professionals must consider the generational values held by older IPV victims and understand how values may impact decision making. Integrating safety planning and risk assessment into the counseling process is vital. Older IPV victims may seek counseling for posttraumatic stress or depressive symptoms as a result of the abuse. Others may participate in counseling for issues unrelated to IPV. Therefore, a thorough assessment process should include questions related to relationship dynamics so that the counselor has a complete understanding of all factors impacting the client's functioning. Helping professionals must also have an understanding of available community resources, as well as barriers that these clients face as they take steps toward recovery from trauma. This research uses qualitative analysis of case studies to assist helping professionals in understanding the most effective interventions when working with this population.We found that a contextual approach focusing on the restoration of self-confidence is a constructive means of initiating recovery from trauma.
与年轻受害者相比，60 岁以上经历过亲密伴侣暴力（IPV）的女性有其特殊需求。越来越多的研究有助于辅导员和其他专业帮助人员识别这些需求，并帮助促进这一人群的心理健康和幸福感。专业人员必须考虑老年 IPV 受害者持有的代际价值观，并了解价值观如何影响决策。将安全规划和风险评估纳入咨询过程至关重要。老年 IPV 受害者可能会因虐待而寻求创伤后应激或抑郁症状的咨询。其他人可能会因与 IPV 无关的问题而参加咨询。因此，全面的评估过程应包括与关系动态相关的问题，以便辅导员全面了解影响客户功能的所有因素。帮助专业人员还必须了解可用的社区资源，以及这些客户在走向创伤康复的过程中所面临的障碍。这项研究使用案例研究的定性分析来帮助帮助专业人员了解在与这一人群合作时最有效的干预措施。我们发现，关注自信心恢复的情境方法是从创伤中恢复的一种建设性手段。
