Object Relations in Severe Trauma: Psychotherapy of the Sexually Abused Child Green Housecleaning These letters are outpourings of

These letters are outpourings of his soul that paint a vibrant self-portrait in words equal to the intensity and emotion his painting created

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and a spirit of gratitude Illustrations by Holly Camp

Object Relations in Severe Trauma: Psychotherapy of the Sexually Abused Child Green Housecleaning These letters are outpourings ofBuilding upon the theoretical work of Ferenczi, Fairbairn, and Berliner, the author describes four basic relational patterns in the lives of abused children: the reliving of abusive relationships, either as victim or as perpetrator; identification with the aggressor; masochistic self blame; and the seeking of object contact though sex or violence. The interweaving of these patterns creates what Dr. Prior calls "relational dilemmas." According to him,