1st Edition

Child Trauma Handbook A Guide for Helping Trauma-Exposed Children and Adolescents

By Ricky Greenwald Copyright 2005
    356 Pages
    by Routledge

    356 Pages
    by Routledge

    Originally published in 2005, the Child Trauma Handbook is a user-friendly manual that teaches a comprehensive, research-based, phase-model approach to trauma-informed treatment for children and adolescents. Both new and experienced clinicians will find clear explanations and tips for making the connection between child/adolescent behaviors and traumatic histories; they’ll also learn practical skills for successful interventions. Each chapter and skillset is theory based and includes transcripts, case studies, exercises, and specific strategies for addressing problems.

    Acknowledgments.  Introduction  Section I: Understanding Trauma – A Framework for Organizing Existing Skills  1. Understanding Trauma  2. The Structure of Trauma Treatment  3. The Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Relationship  4. Taking Care of Yourself  Section II: Evaluation and Treatment Planning  5. The Initial Interview – From "Hello" Up to History  6. Taking a Trauma History  7. Trauma-Informed Case Formulation  8. Making a Treatment Contract  Section III: Safety and Strength-Building  9. Case Management  10. Parent Training  11. Self-Control Skills Training  12. Getting Stronger  Section IV: Trauma Resolution  13. Trauma Resolution Methods  14. Preparation for Exposure  15. Conducting an Exposure Session  16. Problem Solving in an Exposure Session  Section V: Making the Most of It  17. Reevaluation and Consolidation of Gains  18. Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction  19. Challenging Cases: Applying the Fairy Tale Model  Section VI: 24/7 – Helping the Child in Daily Life  20. Creating a Safe Environment  21. Discipline Is Love  22. Using Incentives for Success  23. The Magic Words: Cognitive Interventions.  Appendix A. Trauma-Informed Psychological Assessment.  Appendix B. Child Trauma Resources Online.  References.  Index.

    Biography

    Ricky Greenwald, PsyD, is the founder and Executive Director of the Child Trauma Institute. He was previously Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Training for the child trauma program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Greenwald is the author of numerous professional articles as wll as several books, including EMDR in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy (1999) and Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency (Haworth, 2002). His work has been translated into over a dozen languages. Dr. Greenwald, a clinical psychologist, has been working with children, adolescents, and their families since 1985.

    "A practical guide to trauma-informed therapy with children and teens and the families who care for them."

    Charles Figley, PhD, Paul Henry Kurzweg Chair in Disaster Mental Health at Tulane University

    "This is a fascinating book on how to respectfully approach and treat traumatized children."

    Atle Dyregrov, PhD, Founder, Center for Crisis Psychology, Bergen, Norway