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"This is the book that clinicians and educators concerned with child traumatic stress have been waiting for! Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is the clear 'best-practice' treatment for traumatized children and their families. This book describes this evidence-based treatment approach in a pragmatic manner that every clinician will appreciate. I found the extensive use of case examples and the answers to common clinical questions to be particularly valuable. This book should be read by every therapist and every student working with traumatized children and their families."--Benjamin E. Saunders, PhD, National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, Medical University of South Carolina

"For therapists treating children affected by trauma, this is a 'must-have' book. It is truly a clinician’s guide, describing specific treatment strategies to accomplish the proven ingredients of trauma-focused therapy. It illustrates how theory-driven, research-supported interventions can be translated into real-life, complex case situations."--Lucy Berliner, MSW, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington

"This state-of-the-art treatment manual orients both the novice and seasoned clinician to critical core components for treating children who suffer from trauma and loss. Eminent clinician-scholars in the trauma field have provided a highly effective, evidence-based package, honed by feedback from community-based practitioners. This is a 'must-have' tool for every clinician’s toolkit!"--Lisa Amaya-Jackson, MD, MPH, UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

"The authors of this marvelous text have undertaken more randomized control trials than any other group of the effects of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for children presenting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....There is a great deal of experience and wisdom in the very clear and practical 'lessons' incorporated in this text."--Bereavement Care

"A well-written, practical, and theoretical guide for individuals working with children, adolescents, and their families. Cohen, Mannarino, and Deblinger, who are accomplished leaders in the field, have successfully compiled their previous research with knowledge gained from community practitioners in an eloquent and practical manner. The book provides a tremendously useful bridge from theoretical construct to hands-on treatment....Particularly refreshing is the recognition and attention given to defining trauma in affective, cognitive, and behavioral domains....In an era of increased accountability and attention to evidence-based practice, this book is on the mark. The authors provide a treatment structure in which the connection between theory and practice is purposeful, apparent, and meaningful. It is a how-to manual for treating trauma and traumatic grief. Practitioners at all levels can use the information presented in this book to benefit children, adolescents, and their families."--Best Practices in Mental Health

"The ideal source for therapists who have children and adolescent clients who have experienced a trauma...and do not appear to be coping well with having had the experience....A manual for the empirically based components of treatment that appear to be critical to help a child recover from experiencing such events and integrate them into the whole of his or her life so that they no longer play a detrimental role in the child's or the parent's life....As a community therapist, I found this book refreshing, usable, and immediately helpful. It will make its way into reader's therapy with the next client seen who has such treatment needs. Already, I have found the handouts in the appendixes useful."--APA PsycCRITIQUES

"Describes what some consider the best available treatment for children who are suffering from the sequelae to trauma....Contains several appendices in which very useful client handouts for both children and their parents are included, additional recommended readings for clients and professionals are provided, and information for web-based training in trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy is described....[It] is well written and the treatment protocol is easy to follow for clinicians with a background in exposure-based therapies. The book is also very accessible given its detailed organization. An added bonus is the inclusion of answers to frequently asked questions, which primarily address commonly confronted difficulties associated with implementing the intervention. Moreover, sample scripts and case examples provided throughout the book help to tailor treatment to specific individual's needs and offer guidance for how to respond to different types of trauma....Highly recommended for clinicians working with child and adolescent clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms."--Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy

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This is one of the first books to present a systematic treatment approach, grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, for traumatized children and their families. Provided is a comprehensive framework for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and other symptoms; developing a flexible, individualized treatment plan; and working collaboratively with children and parents to build core skills in such areas as affect regulation and safety. Specific guidance is offered for responding to different types of traumatic events, with an entire section devoted to grief-focused components. Also addressed are ways to tailor treatment to children's varying developmental levels and cultural backgrounds. The authors' approach has been nationally recognized as an exemplary evidence-based program.

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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (June 23, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593853084
ISBN-13: 978-1593853082
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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enhancing future safety, vivo mastery, personal safety skills training, preserving positive memories, childhood traumatic grief, trauma reminders, trauma narrative, affective modulation, loss reminders, thought interruption, traumatized children, unhelpful thoughts, traumatic reminders, traumatic bonding, affective dysregulation

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Processing the Traumatic Experience, The Cognitive Triangle, Redefining the Relationship, Raggedy Ann, Color Your Life, Preserving Positive Memories of the Deceased, Cognitive Triangle

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This book cites 19 books:

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by Michael Rutter in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
A Place for Starr: A Story of Hope for Children Experiencing Family Violence by Howard Schor on page 122, and Back Matter
Goodbye Mousie by Robie H. Harris on page 122, and page 171
What is it? by Rose Williams in Back Matter
Child Abuse: Understanding the Problem by Paul Johnson in Back Matter

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4.0 out of 5 stars Informative, concise, and thorough, April 14, 2008

By	NIBsmf "NIBsmf" (Columbia, MD) - See all my reviews

I have to agree with the other reviews that describe this book as thorough and well-written. The authors use language that is psychology-based but also accessible to non-psychology oriented readers. It is written in a logical order and covers all the bases of trauma-based therapy work.

One thing that I especially appreciate about this book is that it discusses the various domains of one's life that trauma affects: emotions, thoughts, behaviors, biological/physical factors, etc. I also love how easily it lays out the steps that are taken to help a traumatized child/teen. The "PRACTICE" approach that the authors introduce is easy to follow and to put into action, for the most part. Even for therapists who are not using the CBT model of psychology (which is me), this book gives plenty of good ideas and tips for how to best treat those affected by trauma.

The appendices are also quite helpful in guiding readers to related works and in providing concrete examples of activities suggested by the authors.

Overall, this is a very worthy read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Framework for Counseling, July 7, 2007

By	Javanne (Maple Valley, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This book was required reading for a postgraduate course for professionals in treating trauma. Excellent resource for the professional counselor - may even be applied to young adults, adults with delayed emotional developmental issues, or developmentally disabled adults. Highly recommended graduated-exposure and appropriate titration to the processing of trauma experiences using an evidence-based practice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Describes the Theory well, May 11, 2007

By	C. Rounds "Mommy-soon-to-be" (NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After attending trainings on this method I was inclined to get the book which went into more detail on the TF-CBT method. I find the book helpful and a good reminder of the "shoulds" and "should nots" for this treatment modality. Worth the money and not a bad price.

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A truly excellent resource. We found it after a great deal of research. Specially recommended to families of small children traumatized by abuse. Dr. Cohen is brilliant.

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