On-Demand
The Trauma of Neglect: Identifying and Treating it in Therapy
Foundational Concepts and Definitions
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Foundational Concepts and Definitions
Introductory
Information
Recorded
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify key definitions and terminology used in neglect-informed psychotherapy.
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Distinguish between different types of neglect and their clinical implications.
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Describe how precise language can support both therapist clarity and client empowerment.
Description
Cohn defines critical terms essential to understanding and treating neglect, such as dissociation, regulation, and projective identification. She explains how early emotional deprivation fragments the self and impairs relational skills. Therapists are guided to identify subtle yet profound clues of neglect, including self-reliance, attentional issues, and emotional numbing. This session equips clinicians with a rich conceptual framework for deeper case formulation.
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Ruth Cohn, MFT, is a psychotherapist living and practicing in the San Francisco Bay area. She
has been specializing in work with survivors of trauma and neglect, their intimate partners, and
families since 1988. She is a Certified Sex Therapist, certified in Neurofeedback, EMDR,
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy. Ruth is also the author of
numerous articles on sexuality, trauma, and neglect and three books: Working With the
Developmental Trauma of Childhood Neglect: Using Psychotherapy and Attachment Theory
Techniques in Clinical Practice, Coming Home to Passion: Restoring Loving Sexuality in
Couples With Histories of Childhood Trauma and Neglect, and Out of My Mind: Late Night
Contemplations About Trauma and Neglect.