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

Originally published in 2005, the Child Trauma Handbook is a comprehensive plain-language guide to treatment of trauma-exposed children and adolescents and those with trauma or loss-related issues. This no-nonsense manual helps the reader understand how and why kids'' behaviors can be related to their history of trauma while teaching practical hands-on, clinical skills and interventions.

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.