Child trauma handbook : a guide for helping trauma-exposed children and adolescents

Originally published in 2005 by the Haworth Maltreatment and Trauma Press and the Haworth Reference Press.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction; How Trauma-Informed Treatment Is Different; How to Use the Book; SECTION I: UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA-A FRAMEWORK FOR ORGANIZING EXISTING SKILLS; Chapter 1. Understanding Trauma; Why Trauma Matters; A Useful Definition of Trauma; What Makes an Event Traumatic?; The "Trauma Wall"; Resiliency and Vulnerability; Survival Orientation; Posttraumatic Symptoms; A Note on Exercises/Activities in This Book; Exercise: Float-Back.; Chapter 2. The Structure of Trauma TreatmentMeaning of Behavior; Exercise: Meaning of Behavior; Selecting a Trauma Treatment Structure; The Fairy Tale Model of Trauma-Informed Child Treatment; Chapter 3. The Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Relationship; Child Trauma Treatment-Basic Principles; What It Takes to Be a Person Who Helps Traumatized Kids; The Therapeutic Relationship; The RICH Relationship Model; Exercise: Who Helped You and How?;

Chapter 4. Taking Care of Yourself; Exercise: How Has Working with Traumatized Kids Affected You?; Exercise: Your Most Upsetting Case.; Exercise: How Do You Know When It's Happened to You?Exercise: Self-Care Check-In; Exercise: Self-Care Plans; Exercise: Peer Support; SECTION II: EVALUATION AND TREATMENT PLANNING; Chapter 5. The Initial Interview-From "Hello" Up to History; Acculturation; Therapist Style; Introducing Treatment; The Rules; Starting with a Parent Present; Meeting Alone with the Parent; Meeting Alone with the Child; Exercise: Practice the Initial Interview; Obtaining More History While Focusing on Strengths; Chapter 6. Taking a Trauma History; Exercise: Take a Trauma/Loss History.; Chapter 7. Trauma-Informed Case FormulationExercise: Do It Yourself; Chapter 8. Making a Treatment Contract; Motivation Enhancement; Motivational Interviewing; Finding the Princess; Future Movies Script; Treatment Planning and Contracting; Obstacles to Following Through with the Contract; SECTION III: SAFETY AND STRENGTH BUILDING; Chapter 9. Case Management; Exercise: Convince the Assistant Principal (AP) or the Parent; Case Management Pitfalls and Remedies; Chapter 10. Parent Training; Did I Hear You Say "Yes, But"?; Working the Case Formulation; Practicing Respect and Empowerment.; Parent Training InterventionsThe Therapist As the Parents' Personal Trainer; Chapter 11. Self-Control Skills Training; Avoiding High Risk; Self-Management of Anxiety Symptoms; Self-Control of Behavioral Choices; Choices Have Consequences; Exercise: Map Out a Problem; Exercise: Choices Have Consequences; Chapter 12. Getting Stronger; A Strength-Building Approach; Risks of Strength Building; Addressing the Problem; Containment Procedures; Exercise: Safe Place; SECTION IV: TRAUMA RESOLUTION; Chapter 13. Trauma Resolution Methods; Exposure; EMDR; Other Validated Trauma Resolution

Originally published in 2005, the Child Trauma Handbook is a user-friendly manual that teaches a comprehensive, research-based, phase-model approach to trauma-informed treatment for children and adolescents. Both new and experienced clinicians will find clear explanations and tips for making the connection between child/adolescent behaviors and traumatic histories; they'll also learn practical skills for successful interventions. Each chapter and skillset is theory based and includes transcripts, case studies, exercises, and specific strategies for addressing problems.