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.

About the Author

Ricky Greenwald, PsyD, is the founder and Executive Director of the Child Trauma Institute. He was previously Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Training for the child trauma program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Greenwald is the author of numerous professional articles as wll as several books, including EMDR in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy (1999) and Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency (Haworth, 2002). His work has been translated into over a dozen languages. Dr. Greenwald, a clinical psychologist, has been working with children, adolescents, and their families since 1985.

Reviews

"A practical guide to trauma-informed therapy with children and teens and the families who care for them."

Charles Figley, PhD, Paul Henry Kurzweg Chair in Disaster Mental Health at Tulane University

"This is a fascinating book on how to respectfully approach and treat traumatized children."

Atle Dyregrov, PhD, Founder, Center for Crisis Psychology, Bergen, Norway

Book Information
ISBN 9781138933927
Author Ricky Greenwald
Format Paperback
Page Count 356
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 868g