ABSTRACT

The Child Trauma Handbook is a comprehensive plain-language guide to treatment of trauma-exposed children and adolescents and those with trauma or loss-related issues. This no-nonsense manual helps the reader understand how and why kids' behaviors can be related to their history of trauma while teaching practical hands-on, clinical skills and interventions.

chapter |6 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

SECTION I: UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA—A FRAMEWORK FOR ORGANIZING EXISTING SKILLS

chapter 1|14 pages

Understanding Trauma

chapter 2|14 pages

The Structure of Trauma Treatment

chapter 4|14 pages

Taking Care of Yourself

part |4 pages

SECTION II: EVALUATION AND TREATMENT PLANNING

chapter 6|10 pages

Taking a Trauma History

chapter 7|10 pages

Trauma-Informed Case Formulation

chapter 8|18 pages

Making a Treatment Contract

part |4 pages

SECTION III: SAFETY AND STRENGTH BUILDING

chapter 9|14 pages

Case Management

chapter 10|18 pages

Parent Training

chapter 11|16 pages

Self-Control Skills Training

chapter 12|10 pages

Getting Stronger

part |2 pages

SECTION IV: TRAUMA RESOLUTION

chapter 13|10 pages

Trauma Resolution Methods

chapter 14|10 pages

Preparation for Exposure

chapter 15|14 pages

Conducting an Exposure Session

chapter 16|10 pages

Problem Solving in an Exposure Session

part |2 pages

SECTION V: MAKING THE MOST OF IT

chapter 17|6 pages

Reevaluation and Consolidation of Gains

chapter 18|8 pages

Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction

part |2 pages

SECTION VI: 24/7—HELPING THE CHILD IN DAILY LIFE

chapter 20|14 pages

Creating a Safe Environment

chapter 21|16 pages

Discipline Is Love

chapter 22|20 pages

Using Incentives for Success

chapter 23|8 pages

The Magic Words: Cognitive Interventions