Psychotherapy of Abused and Neglected Children, Second Edition [Hardcover]

John W. Pearce PhD (Author), Terry Dianne Pezzot-Pearce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 11, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1593852134 | ISBN-13: 978-1593852139 | Edition: Second Edition

This widely used guidebook and text combines theory, research, and practical clinical strategies. Provided is a thoughtful framework for understanding the developmental impact of maltreatment; assessing the unique needs of each child and family; building a strong therapeutic relationship; and implementing a variety of effective interventions.

Editorial Reviews

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"This revised edition provides a much-needed resource for the classroom. Practical strategies for assessing and intervening with children who have experienced maltreatment are based on a sound theoretical framework. The authors' depth of clinical experience is communicated with clear, credible examples. This book is particularly valuable for master's-level students, and also is an important resource for practitioners already in the field."--Caroline L. Burry, PhD, University of Maryland, Baltimore

"This second edition provides an exceptionally insightful integration of the conceptual foundations and practical strategies for clinical work with abused children and their families. The authors translate the concepts and research findings of developmental psychopathology into rich case formulations and comprehensive guidelines for clinical practice. Grounded in attachment theory, the book provides an up-to-date, detailed roadmap for addressing the multiple challenges and systems involved in psychotherapy with maltreated children. This book will be of high interest to both beginning and experienced therapists across a wide range of disciplines. There is no book that better combines the knowledge base underlying maltreatment with the nuts and bolts of clinical practice."--Eric J. Mash, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary

 

"This is a highly intelligent book, densely packed with everything a therapist needs to know to understand and care for maltreated children. It’s got it all: the research, the theory, and the most up-to-date treatment recommendations. If you were going to buy only one book on therapy for child abuse, this would be the one. If you have a whole study full of books, this one belongs on your center shelf, because it’s the one you’ll be consulting the most. For all its substantial intellectual wisdom, this remains an extremely human book. Case histories and quotes from maltreated children and their families are generously spread throughout the chapters. I will absolutely use this book in graduate classes on trauma and child abuse."--Lisa Fontes, PhD, PsyD Program, Union Institute and University

About the Author

John W. Pearce, PhD, is a staff psychologist in the Child Abuse Service at Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He also serves as the Coordinator of Consultation Services for the local Calgary child welfare authority, and is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Calgary. With his wife, Terry D. Pezzot-Pearce, he coauthored Parenting Assessments in Child Welfare Cases: A Practical Guide.
 
Terry D. Pezzot-Pearce, PhD, is a therapist and evaluator who sees children and parents from the child welfare system, among other clinical cases. She is a Practice Advisor for the Psychologists Association of Alberta and serves as a consultant to various programs and professionals regarding parenting assessments and other clinical and professional issues. Dr. Pezzot-Pearce utilizes an interdisciplinary collaborative law approach in some cases and is actively involved in the Round Table in Family Law in Alberta.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 411 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; Second Edition edition (September 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593852134
• ISBN-13: 978-1593852139
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Info although hard to read format, February 22, 2012

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This review is from: Psychotherapy of Abused and Neglected Children, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This book was required for a class but I think I will keep it as the information presented is good with a lot of supporting references included. I just do not care for the long chapter format.... so this is hard to read at times. The tables have been the most informative and easiest to read which give a great summary of information. This book is better than most so called "text books".

Linda BSW, MSW student

4.0 out of 5 stars Psychotherapy of Abused and Neglected Children, 2nd Edition, February 17, 2010

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This review is from: Psychotherapy of Abused and Neglected Children, Second Edition (Hardcover)

I'm reading this book for a Masters level class on children in trauma. This book is more on the "technical side" of psychotherapy. It's a lot of information, not an easy read and takes a bit to get into it but once you do there's a lot to gain! I read ten pages a day using a high lighter to emphasize portions which has been huge for me. Overall the book provides a lot of great information which the authors deliver professionally. They also give application for the reader and examples. Good book I definitely recommend.