The role of affect regulation in a case of attempted maternal-filicide suicide: Commentary on an act of despair

Judith P. Siegel

doi:10.1007/s10615-007-0129-x

The role of affect regulation in a case of attempted maternal-filicide suicide: Commentary on an act of despair

Judith P. Siegel

Social Work

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Abstract

A case of attempted maternal-filial suicide is discussed from the perspective of trauma, emotional regulation and defense mechanisms. Case details which include childhood sexual abuse, observed parental violence and emotional neglect allow for an illustration of the impact of childhood family experiences on adult intimacy and coping patterns. Domestic violence and the perception of protection are also explored. Emotional regulation in the experience of despair is approached from an object relations perspective. Based on this, implications for prevention and treatment are presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	223-227
Number of pages	5
Journal	Clinical Social Work Journal
Volume	35
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-007-0129-x
State	Published - Dec 2007

Keywords

Emotional dysregulation
Projective identification
Splitting
Trauma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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