Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Child Trauma and Abuse: A Step-By-Step Approach Contributor(s): Feather, Jacqueline S. (Author), Ronan, Kevin R. (Author), Innes, Duncan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1849050864 ISBN-13: 9781849050869 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent - Medical | Pediatrics |
Dewey: 618.928 |
LCCN: 2009049839 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" (0.95 lbs) 144 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The effects of trauma and abuse on children can be long-lasting, acute and damaging. Evidence suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a highly effective form of psychotherapy to help children to overcome these effects. This book uses an evidence-based CBT treatment model to assist children and adolescents aged 9-15 years to resolve trauma symptoms and increase their coping skills. The approach is made up of 16 step-by-step sessions to carry out with the young person, and includes worksheets and fun activities using arts and crafts. The model uses four phases: strengthening the child's psychosocial context; enhancing their coping skills; processing their trauma through gradual exposure; and addressing special issues that the child may have and preventing relapse. The child keeps a scrapbook for the duration of the programme in which they keep worksheets, artwork and any other activities they carry out. The approach is designed for individual therapy but also includes sessions for parents and caregivers. With photocopiable worksheets and easy to follow sessions, this will be an invaluable resource for all practitioners working with traumatised and abused children, including therapists, psychologists, counsellors, health professionals and social workers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Feather, Jacqueline S.: - Jacqueline S. Feather is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand. She is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years' clinical experience working with children, adolescents and their families, and has particular expertise in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy interventions. |