Mothers with a History of Trauma and their Children: A Systematic Review of Treatment Interventions.

Van Ee, E., & Meuleman, E. M. (2024). Mothers with a history of trauma and their children: a systematic review of treatment interventions. Frontiers in Psychology, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1293005

Abstract:

The study underscores the importance of understanding the needs of mother–child dyads affected by trauma and tailoring interventions to meet those needs. Overall, the literature suggests that interventions combining psychotherapeutic, psychoeducational, and skills-training components are most effective in improving mother and child-related outcomes for mothers with a history of trauma and their young children. The review provides recommendations for future research and emphasizes the importance of considering the mother–child relationship in trauma-informed interventions.