Abrams K M, Robinson G E
Department of Psychiatry, Toronto Hospital, Ontario.
Can J Psychiatry. 1998 Jun;43(5):477-81. doi: 10.1177/070674379804300505.
This paper is the second of 2 parts reviewing the topic of stalking. It focuses on victims difficulties with the legal system and the psychotherapeutic tasks for victims and therapists.
Computerized literature searches were used to identify relevant papers from psychiatric and legal journals. Publications by victims' and women's organizations provided additional information.
Victims suffer emotional consequences from being stalked. Additional stress is caused by the legal system's lack of understanding of the causes and consequences of stalking and inadequate and unenforced laws. The treatment of victims requires a comprehensive approach, including education, supportive psychotherapy, and discussion of practical measures. Therapists may overidentify with the patient's powerlessness or hesitate to take on a case out of fear of the stalker. Female therapists may protect themselves against the realization of their own vulnerability by blaming the victim, while male therapists may feel defensive or overprotective.
Stalking is a crime with major mental health consequences which is often poorly understood by society. Therapists need to be aware of the victim's emotional reactions, the types of legal and practical supports available, and the possible biases of society. Further education and research should be encouraged.
本文是关于跟踪骚扰主题综述两部分中的第二部分。它聚焦于受害者在法律系统中遇到的困难以及针对受害者和治疗师的心理治疗任务。
通过计算机文献检索从精神病学和法律期刊中识别相关论文。受害者组织和妇女组织的出版物提供了额外信息。
受害者因被跟踪骚扰而遭受情感后果。法律系统对跟踪骚扰的成因和后果缺乏理解以及法律不完善且未得到执行，导致了额外的压力。对受害者的治疗需要一种综合方法，包括教育、支持性心理治疗以及对实际措施的讨论。治疗师可能过度认同患者的无力感，或者因害怕跟踪者而犹豫接手病例。女性治疗师可能通过指责受害者来保护自己，以免意识到自身的脆弱性，而男性治疗师可能会感到防御或过度保护。
跟踪骚扰是一种对心理健康有重大影响的犯罪，而社会对此往往了解不足。治疗师需要意识到受害者的情感反应、可用的法律和实际支持类型以及社会可能存在的偏见。应鼓励进一步的教育和研究。
