Mothers Accused and Abused Addressing Complex Psychological Needs 1st edition by Angela Foster ISBN 1351601490 9781351601498

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ISBN 10:    1351601490
ISBN 13: 978-1351601498
Author:       Angela Foster

Mothers Accused and Abused: Addressing Complex Psychological Needs brings together storiesabout mothers who are accused of harming, and in some cases killing, their children, children who subsequently harm or kill others and the challenges to professionals who work with them.

Contributors consider the deeply rooted cycles of neglect and abuse manifested in the childhoods of mothers, who only come to our attention when their extreme distress is expressed through their actions. By recognising the long-standing, unmet dependency needs of abused and neglected women, the book argues that longer term engagement can prevent a seemingly endless repetition of court hearings and imprisonment, and thereby address cycles of neglect.

With sections on mothers in prison and interventions following child care proceedings, Mothers Accused and Abused will be a valuable resource to those working in the criminal and civil justice systems, social work and mental health as well as others who, in a professional or personal capacity, encounter troubled mothers and their children.

Mothers Accused and Abused Addressing Complex Psychological Needs 1st Table of contents:

PART ONE: Setting the Scene: Reflections on a Groundbreaking Book

1. Mother, Madonna, Whore: Understanding Perverse Mothering

• Overview: Analyzes the complexities of mothering and the stereotypes of mothers, exploring a ground-breaking book on the subject.
• References: Cites relevant sources for further reading.

2. Caring for the Mother as Well as Her Children

• Introduction: Focus on the challenges of caring for mothers who are struggling, sometimes with harm or detachment from their children.
  • Casework: Example of Laura’s case.
  • Mia: Series of case studies documenting Mia’s experience with her children in care.
    • Part 1: A mother with one child in care.
    • Part 2: Rising to the challenge.
    • Part 3: Her third pregnancy.
    • Part 4: Mia stays in treatment.
  • The Drama Triangle: Exploring the victim, rescuer, and persecutor roles in relationships (Karpman, 1968).
  • Conclusion: Final reflections on the treatment process.
  • Author’s Note and References.

3. Mothers and the Law: Mythologies and Stereotypes

• Focus: Discusses how mothers are mythologized and stereotyped within the legal system.
• Author’s Note and References.

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PART TWO: The Pain of Relationships Lived and Re-Lived

4. Infanticide, Matricide or Suicide

• Overview: Examines extreme cases involving mothers and their children, with a focus on infanticide, matricide, and suicide.
• Conclusion: Final thoughts on the complexity of these situations.
• Author’s Acknowledgement and Reference.

5. Treating Violent Men: The Significance of the Mother-Son Relationship

• Introduction: Looks at violent men and the influence of their mother-son relationship.
  • Violent Sons as Children: Understanding their early life.
  • Mothers of Violent Sons: What role mothers play in shaping their violent behavior.
  • The Narcissistic Mother: A special category of mother and son dynamics.
  • Treating Violent Men: Approaches to therapy for violent individuals.
  • Violent Sons Who Kill Their Mothers: Examining extreme cases of matricide.
  • Motherly Love and Changing Lives: Exploring the potential for healing.
  • Note and References.

6. Staff Accused and Abused: Managing Anxiety, Pain, and Distress in Systems of Care

• Overview: A look into the emotional and psychological challenges of child protection and care staff.
  • Sarah and Her Children: A case study in child protection work.
  • Forensic Group Care Services: Insights into care for at-risk individuals.
  • The Recovery Approach: Principles of care and recovery.
  • Empowerment and Human Rights: The importance of protecting rights while providing care.
  • Leadership and Reflective Practice: Key to supporting staff.
  • Conclusion and References.

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PART THREE: Mothers in Prison

7. Transition to Motherhood and Becoming a Child-Less Mother in Prison

• Introduction: Examines the experience of motherhood for women in prison.
  • The Childless Mother: How women experience and cope with the loss of their children.
  • Motherhood on the Mother and Baby Unit: How motherhood is supported in prison.
  • Diverse Needs and Service Needs: Addressing the varied needs of mothers in prison.
  • Summary and References.

8. Therapy with a Mother and Baby in Prison

• Overview: Focus on the therapeutic approaches for mothers with babies in prison.
  • Assessment and Therapy: Individual therapy in the prison context.
  • Principles of Forensic Psychotherapy: Key approaches for this population.
  • Author Note and References.

9. Cover Stories: Art Psychotherapy with Mothers in Prison Who Have Killed or Harmed Their Children

• Introduction: A look at using art therapy for mothers in prison who have harmed or killed their children.
  • Mothers in Visual Art and Literature: Exploring the portrayal of murderous mothers in culture.
  • Case Material: Real-life cases of violent mothers in prison.
  • Conclusion and References.

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PART FOUR: Interventions Following Child Care Proceedings

10. Last Chance Saloon: From Repetition to Growth, a Young Mother’s Journey in Brief Psychotherapy

• Nina’s Presentation: A case study of a young mother and her therapy journey.
  • Emergent Themes and Intergenerational Factors: Insights into Nina’s family history and its effects.
  • Conclusion: What can be learned from Nina’s story.
  • References.

11. Better Outcomes and Better Justice: The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC)

• Introduction: Overview of the Family Drug and Alcohol Court.
  • FDAC Practice and Principles: How the FDAC operates and supports families.
  • Psychological Processes: Exploring the psychological aspects of the court’s approach.
  • References.

12. The Mother in Mind: A Therapeutic Group for Mothers Who Have Had a Child Removed from Their Care

• Theoretical Background: Overview of attachment theory and its relevance to child maltreatment.
  • Psychodynamic Approaches to Child Protection: Insights into the psychological processes at play.
  • The Berkshire Parents Group: Description and evaluation of the therapeutic group.
  • Results and Feedback: Assessing the effectiveness of the group.
  • Discussion and Conclusion.
  • References.

13. Taking a Break: The Work of Pause

• Introduction: Exploring the “Pause” initiative, which works with mothers who have lost children to care.
  • Improving Contact: Strategies to enhance mother-child relationships.
  • Conclusion and References.

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PART FIVE: Ways Forward

Ways Forward

• Introduction: Looking at the future of maternal care in challenging circumstances.
  • Perinatal Disturbance: Addressing mental health issues during pregnancy.
  • Providing Perinatal Care: Focusing on the importance of care during this period.
  • Loss and Separation: Exploring the impact of losing a child.
  • The Role of the Media: Engaging the public in issues of maternal care.
  • References.

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