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"This book presents an innovative treatment for adult survivors that is based on the available science about traumatic abuse and its aftermath. The authors' model is a hybrid of available effective treatments, organized in a progressive and hierarchical fashion. It dramatically shortens treatment time and thus has high value for clinician and patient alike. The treatment manual is concrete, yet attuned to the special needs and issues of survivors, and treatment goals can be quantified to test for effectiveness. A major contribution to the treatment literature."--Christine A. Courtois, PhD, Washington, DC

"This marvelous book comprehensively summarizes the effects of childhood trauma on cognitive, interpersonal, and self-regulatory functions, and presents a lucid, phase-oriented approach to the treatment of the hundreds of thousands of adults who suffer from the long-term effects of early developmental trauma. Filled with handouts and practical, step-by-step information, this book will serve as an invaluable guide to help clinicians organize and implement outstanding evidence-based treatment for this population."--Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, Boston University School of Medicine

"Trauma clinicians have long awaited Cloitre and colleagues' treatment manual for child abuse survivors. The wait was well worth it: the authors offer a highly detailed, step-by-step, incisive approach to the treatment of trauma symptoms, affect regulation problems, and altered schemata. By attending to emotional regulation issues and the need for titrated exposure, and highlighting the importance of the therapeutic alliance, this book provides the missing link in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of complex, abuse-related trauma. I highly recommend this book!"--John Briere, PhD, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

"A perfect aid for helping students understand the trauma a child endures when mistreated, as well as a source of valuable insights about tools for helping the child go through the process of recovery successfully. This text is one of the few I have ever read that respects how fragile and vulnerable we are when young, and why standard methods may not be as effective with children as they usually are with adults....I am amazed at how simply the text conveys the vast complexity that is a tortured child. The chapter order is exactly how I would want my students to progress throughout the course. The description of treatment methods is explanatory without being tedious, and the case examples are perfectly interspersed throughout the text to serve as lecture breaks for discussion. By far the most impressive aspect of the text is the practical advice provided. The numerous examples of how one would deal with a traumatized child in the real world, in actual therapeutic sessions, are most helpful....I cannot praise this work highly enough....The authors effectively convey the message that it is possible to make a positive impact in the life of a child who has seen so much pain and misery. If I can teach only one lesson to my students, I cannot think of a better one to convey."--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
"The book presents a solid theoretical foundation on which the authors have built a detailed plan of action to guide the therapist and, perhaps just as important, inform the client. At every step the rationale for what the therapist and client are doing is clearly explicated....The treatment sequence itself is brilliantly conceived....Throughout the book there are specific homework assignments, role-plays for client and therapist, as well as psychoeducational materials."--APA PsycCRITIQUES

"This is a wonderful book because it...can be used pragmatically with clients. Though trauma work is difficult, this book provides a coherent rationale and treatment program. It makes intuitive sense. I have not seen another treatment manual for survivors of childhood abuse like this one on the market....4 stars!"--Doody's Electronic Review

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Meeting a key need, this book presents a modular adult psychotherapy approach grounded in extensive clinical experience and research. Provided is a flexible, empirically supported framework for helping clients manage symptoms related to past physical or sexual abuse; build emotion regulation and interpersonal skills; and process traumatic memories and their associated feelings of fear, shame, and loss. Session-by-session guidelines include many suggestions for tailoring interventions to each person's needs in the context of a safe, supportive therapeutic environment. Designed in a large, easy-to-use format, the book includes over a dozen reproducible handouts, worksheets, and other tools for clinicians and clients.

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Paperback: 338 pages
Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (June 7, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593853122
ISBN-13: 978-1593853129
Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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This book cites 10 books:

Clinical Psychology: Integrating Science and Practice by Arthur Freeman in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Developmental Approach by Jeremy Turk in Front Matter, and Back Matter
Child Abuse (Understanding Social Issues) by Angela Park in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Assertiveness Skills (12 Action Steps to Create Visibility and Take Charge of Your Life) by Gail Cohen on page 211, and page 224
Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder by Marsha M. Linehan on page 225

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5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkably insightful book., February 8, 2008

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This book has a great deal of insight into the difficulties that abuse survivors experience. I have not found any other book to be as informative about this issue.

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