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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Child Trauma And Abuse: A Step By Step ApproachStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionThe 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. NZ author. Author descriptionJacqueline 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. Kevin R. Ronan is Professor of Psychology at CQ University, Australia. He is a clinical psychologist with nearly 25 years of clinical experience, in particular with children, adolescents and their families. Table of contentsAcknowledgements.; Introduction.; Phase 1. Psychosocial Strengthening. An orientation to therapy for parent/caregivers.; Session 1. Engagement and orientation.; Session 2. Relationships.; Session 3. Timeline.; Phase 2. Coping Skills. Session with parent/caregivers.; Session 4. Feelings.; Session 5. Body reactions.; Session 6. Thoughts.; Session 7. Active coping and problem-solving.; Session 8. Rating and rewards.; Phase 3. Trauma Processing. Session with parent/caregivers.; Session 9. Introduction to imaginal exposure.; Session 10. Gradual exposure I.; Session 11. Gradual exposure II.; Session 12. Gradual exposure III.; Session 13. Gradual exposure IV.; Phase 4. Special Issues and Closure. Session with parent/caregivers.; Session 14. Special issues I.; Session 15. Special issues II.; Session 16. Relapse prevention and closure.; Worksheets.; References.; Appendices. |