Product Description
Finally—an accessible guide that teaches the step-by-step processes of treatment! The Child Trauma Handbook is a comprehensive plain-language guide to treating 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. Informally presented and e… More >>
Child Trauma Handbook: A Guide For Helping Trauma-exposed Children And Adolescents
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#1 by Therapist on March 19, 2010 - 11:08 am
I would be inclined to buy this book and then write a review if I could look inside it on line.
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Christopher J. Alexander, Ph.D. on March 19, 2010 - 12:48 pm
At 300+ pages, this book contains a lot of information for professionals–and even parents–who work with traumatized children. Rather than focusing on causes and manifestations of trauma, the author jumps right in and lays out a strategy for working with traumatized kids. He relies a lot on metaphor, which is helpful, given that content of this nature can be a bit overwhelming at times. His models and approaches are sound, based on research and clinically-proven interventions. The author gives examples throughout the book, while answering questions such as, “Is it ever indicated to physically restrain a child with a history of trauma;” “Should you ask the child detailed or open-ended questions about what happened;” “How do you work with parental resistance?” Many of the techniques discussed in this book can be used with young children or adolescents; he even offers a few ideas on how to make modifications based on the child’s development or age. Finally, the author includes sample reports at the end, detailing how to communicate to other professionals details about the child’s past. I don’t know the author, but he clearly put a lot of work into developing this book. Even professionals with extensive experience in the field of childhood trauma will find new ideas and interventions in this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Sue on March 19, 2010 - 12:59 pm
Ricky Greenwald has brilliantly illustrated a way for us to think about how to work with children & youth impacted by “trauma”. The Child Trauma Handbook gives the reader “hands on” practice information that is grounded in evidence based practice strategies. I will this information to help me work more effectively in my clinical practice and in my classroom teaching!!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by K. Reeves on March 19, 2010 - 3:08 pm
This book is a great guide when doing trauma work with children. I was very impressed.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Terry Becker-Fritz on March 19, 2010 - 3:53 pm
This is one of the best books I’ve used when dealing with trauma and children or teens. It is a step by step menu to help therapists move from the beginning to the resolution. If this were just the content, the book far surpasses many resources in understanding, engaging, and treating children of all ages who have exprienced trauma. However, the additional information on engaging parents and school personel is excellent. It also presents wonderful case examples to support the content. And the sections that discuss the known treatment models for trauma are clear, concise, and give concrete examples. Ricky Greenwald has really excelled in this literary endeavor to provide therapists all over the world with knowledge and treatment suggestions to work with our most valuable resource – our children! I use this book on a regular basis to support, validate, and enhance my treatment of children. Thank you Ricky!
Rating: 5 / 5