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Rituals of undoing in abused and neglected children

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This article addresses the psychopathological consequences of abuse and neglect for the child victim. The symptoms of the child are explained as ritualistic attempts to undo the specific vulnerabilities of Shame, Hunger, and Helplessness. Practice considerations are discussed.

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  1. Outpatient Services for Children, Youth and Families, Newport County Community Mental Health Center, 4 Beechland Place, 02840, Middletown, R.I.

    Kenneth Rosenthal Ph.D. (Director)

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He is currently in private practice.

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Rosenthal, K. Rituals of undoing in abused and neglected children. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 4, 78–88 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00756459

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