Papers by Yvonne Darlington
Asian and Pacific Migration Journal
Australian Child and Family Welfare
The assessment of the well-being of children in their family and wider social environments is the... more The assessment of the well-being of children in their family and wider social environments is the common brief of social workers and other family practitioners across a variety of agency settings. Whether the focus is child protection, family therapy, family assessment in family law matters or a combination of the above, the practitioner finds the necessity to derive an accurate and sensitive assessment of how a particular child is faring in his or her social environment.
Journal of Child Custody, Oct 4, 2008
Journal of Divorce Remarriage, Sep 23, 2008
... to the families who willingly gave up their time to participate in the study, the authors wou... more ... to the families who willingly gave up their time to participate in the study, the authors would like to thank a number of people who assisted in a variety of ways in the completion of this research, including Jane Muggleton, Carla Ward, Matt Vance, Ann Orrick, Rachelle O'Malley ...
Children Families and Communities Australia, Dec 1, 2009
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1997
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Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Apr 1, 2014
To gain insight into the special issues confronting parents when accessing early intervention for... more To gain insight into the special issues confronting parents when accessing early intervention for children with physical disabilities where child and/or family characteristics indicate complex needs within the unique Australian context. Qualitative interviews with families receiving early intervention for their children with physical disabilities (N=10). Families with complex circumstances such as having children with high support needs, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and single-parent families were recruited to the study. Families where parents had mental or health issues, parents/other family members had an identified disability, and/or where families lived in regional or rural locations were also purposively sampled. Participants highlighted issues around (i) the nature of early intervention services provided; (ii) the ways in which services were structured; and (ii) managing their child's needs/planning into the future. Parents stressed the importance of having access to a variety of early intervention services aside from therapy. They also emphasised the need for greater clarity about what to expect from services, the intensity of therapy, other services they could access and how long they would be able to receive these. Despite their complex circumstances and needs, participants' experiences of accessing early intervention services were largely consistent with the broader research literature. Of the parents interviewed, those with health problems and single mothers expressed most apprehension about managing their child's needs and planning for the future.
Practice Reflections, Dec 1, 2008
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... A phenomenological study of pivotal moments in guided imagery and music (GIM) therapy , Melbo... more ... A phenomenological study of pivotal moments in guided imagery and music (GIM) therapy , Melbourne: University of Melbourne ... instruments as such
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Australian occupational therapy journal, 2014
To gain insight into the special issues confronting parents when accessing early intervention for... more To gain insight into the special issues confronting parents when accessing early intervention for children with physical disabilities where child and/or family characteristics indicate complex needs within the unique Australian context. Qualitative interviews with families receiving early intervention for their children with physical disabilities (N=10). Families with complex circumstances such as having children with high support needs, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and single-parent families were recruited to the study. Families where parents had mental or health issues, parents/other family members had an identified disability, and/or where families lived in regional or rural locations were also purposively sampled. Participants highlighted issues around (i) the nature of early intervention services provided; (ii) the ways in which services were structured; and (ii) managing their child's needs/planning into the future. Parents stressed the imp...
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Qualitative Health Research, 2013
In this article, we report on a phenomenological study of experiences of recovery of 7 women with... more In this article, we report on a phenomenological study of experiences of recovery of 7 women with histories of childhood maltreatment. We propose a model that recalls the Anglo-Franc etymological origins of rekeverer: to regain consciousness, health, or strength. Dimensions include development of a selfhood; tasks of connection and separation; regulation of overwhelming emotions; management of choices; and internalization of therapeutic relational dynamics. Based on the findings, we suggest that theory and research need to extend concepts of healing, add methodologies privileging victim/survivor voices, and revisit concepts such as neutrality and resistance as they apply to dissociative disorders. Practitioners should have specific training in trauma models, although they need to hold these theories lightly because therapeutic goals and pathways of change might well differ for each client. Integrated whole-of-government initiatives need to identify those at risk of abuse as early as...
Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 2010
Complex trauma describes that category of severe, chronic interpersonal trauma usually originatin... more Complex trauma describes that category of severe, chronic interpersonal trauma usually originating in the formative years of a child. In the adult, this can result in global dissociative difficulties across areas of cognitive, affective, somatic, and behavioral functions. Targeting this field of traumatic pathology, this article reviews the contributions and developments within one broad approach: psychodynamic theory and practice. Brief descriptions of aspects of analytical, Jungian, relational, object relations, and attachment therapeutic approaches are given, along with understandings of pathology and the formulation of therapeutic goals. Major practices within client sessions are canvassed and the issues of researching treatment outcomes are discussed.
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2009
To explore the importance and meaning of hope for family members of people with mental illness. F... more To explore the importance and meaning of hope for family members of people with mental illness. Focused in-depth interviews with 16 family members in Queensland and Tasmania, Australia. The data confirm the argument that hopefulness appears to be central to a family's coping with the impact of mental illness. Their definitions of hope, descriptions of what they hoped for, and the sources of their hope reflect issues of future orientation, positive expectation, and realism. Families drew their hopefulness from both formal and informal supports, from within and without. Health professionals need to be respectful of family hopes and aware of the role of hope and time in the process of grief and acceptance. Nurses should be mindful of their capacity to sustain or diminish the hopes of family members.
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Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 2009
As therapists are confronted with clients who have childhood histories of severe interpersonal tr... more As therapists are confronted with clients who have childhood histories of severe interpersonal trauma, the challenge is to understand how this trauma affects individuals developmentally and how healing might be facilitated. This article explores how integration might be understood in the context of complex posttraumatic stress disorder. It is proposed that the symbolic function is central both to the fracturing of selfhood due to early trauma and to its resolution. The article provides a detailed discussion of symbolism and therapeutic possibilities for the use of symbolism as an adjunct to therapy with sufferers of complex posttraumatic stress disorder. It is argued that symbols provide a potentially powerful means of assisting reintegration and that this can be used within a range of therapeutic traditions, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, psychopharmacological, and neurophysiological approaches. The work of the first author in this regard is illustrated by means of a case study.
Journal of Family Studies, 2000
Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 2008
Family members in both separated or divorcing and married families completed a range of questionn... more Family members in both separated or divorcing and married families completed a range of questionnaires about the conflict in 3 relationships—couple, parent–child, and sibling—across 2 phases of the study approximately 12 months apart. In addition, the adolescents completed measures of adjustment: self esteem, depression, and anxiety. Adolescents in a subset of the divorcing families were interviewed about the conflict in
Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 2004
... to the families who willingly gave up their time to participate in the study, the authors wou... more ... to the families who willingly gave up their time to participate in the study, the authors would like to thank a number of people who assisted in a variety of ways in the completion of this research, including Jane Muggleton, Carla Ward, Matt Vance, Ann Orrick, Rachelle O'Malley ...
Journal of Community Psychology, 2002
Previous research points to the importance of both kin and non-kin ties within social networks as... more Previous research points to the importance of both kin and non-kin ties within social networks as sources of social support. This study examines the kin and non-kin providers of specific types of support to dual-parent low-income Australian families caring for young children. The study highlights the importance of family and friends as support providers. Study participants tended to rely on family, including parents, siblings and other family members, and friends for emotional and information support. Parents also tended to provide material and practical support. While neighbors and community agencies offered some emotional and information support, overall, these sources were minimal.
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