Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology Vol. 86, Iss. 7,  (Jul 2018): 604-614. Objective: This study examines whether fluctuation in mothers’ posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs) predicts fluctuation in child adjustment problems in families seeking services for intimate partner violence (IPV).. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.