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The Hidden Scars of Facial Abuse: Uncovering the Impact of Maternal Maltreatment on Children's Faces and Futures

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The Prevalence of Facial Abuse

Part 2: "Maternal Maltreatment" – Risk Factors and Support

Mothers are not inherently abusive; however, maternal-perpetrated abuse is often linked to untreated postpartum depression, psychosis, substance use, or a history of being abused themselves. Useful intervention focuses on early support, not blame. The Hidden Scars of Facial Abuse: Uncovering the

Trauma-Informed Therapy: Modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) are highly effective in helping survivors process deep-seated trauma. FacialAbuse - Facial Abuse - Maternal Maltreatm...

indicates that mothers with maltreatment histories often exhibit blunted amygdala reactivity to their infant's facial stimuli, suggesting a diminished neural connection to their child’s social cues. Vigilance and Avoidance