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Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents

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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!

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.

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.

The material coovered in this text is thorough and detailed enough to let you know if you want ot receive further training - which links are given for. Well written and worth the price.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of trauma on children. The Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach is described in detail, making it easy for practitioners to implement into their practice. I highly recommend this book for mental health practitioners treating traumatized youth. Other books on this topic that I recommend:


Blending Play Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Evidence-Based and Other Effective Treatments and Techniques


Structured Play-Based Interventions for Engaging Children and Adolescents in Therapy


Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children


Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Child Trauma and Abuse: An Step-by-Step Approach

I have been a therapist for over 10 years and I use most of the strategies that the book reviewed. As with most therapies I have missed some of the details. The book does a good job of giving concrete examples and allowing for some individualization for clients' needs. Not as rigid as my typical perception of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have been a play therapist for year and with kids who my time is limited or who are ready for more structured therapy I think this method will work well. I have seen some good results from the trauma narrative that has really helped clients get to the next level of healing. This book is also a pretty quick read only being about 200 pages of content and the rest is useful worksheets. I did it in conjunction with the online training at [..]

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.

We have been using this book with my child right now. We have tried everything else to help my son. He has been hospitalized, in residential home. Councilors and so on. This book helps him as well as us understand what is going on with him.

Great book if you are looking for interventions and techniques to use with children and adolescents and their families who have experienced past trauma.

This is a good working text when your mental health focus is working with chidlren whoes behaviors is directly connected to trauam.