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Book SynopsisTrauma can be defined as exposure to a shocking, distressing, or emotionally painful event that can result in negative mental and physical health effects. Due to its interference with development, childhood trauma is particularly detrimental and can result in symptoms including posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, dissociation, externalizing behavioral problems, and suicidal ideation. It can increase the risk of substance use, school disengagement, and academic difficulties, and it has been associated with attentional impairment, cognitive performance, and the development of self-regulation. Cue-Centered Therapy for Youth Experiencing Posttraumatic Symptoms presents a psychosocial treatment approach for children and adolescents who have been exposed to chronic traumatic experiences. Cue-Centered Therapy (CCT) derives its name from its focus on the conditioning process that results in sensitivity towards trauma-related cues. CCT addresses four core domains: cogn
Trade Review"There is not just one way to perform psychotherapy for PTSD. Dr. Carrión shows us another path as a thoughtful clinician and a rigorous researcher. I particularly like his emphasis on education and clear writing of the manual with session-by-session structure." --Michael S. Scheeringa, MD, MPH, Venancio Antonio Wander Garcia IV, MD, Chair in Psychiatry, and Vice-Chair of Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tulane University School of Medicine "This remarkable book brings a fresh new approach to the treatment of traumatized youth. Cue-Centered Therapy is special in making children the active agents of their own treatment, empowering the child to identify triggers and choose successful strategies to change the imprint of trauma on physiology, thought, feeling, and behavior. Dr. Carrión deserves much gratitude for this enormous contribution to enabling children and families to find their own resources to recover and thrive." --Alicia F. Lieberman, PhD, Professor, University of California San Francisco
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introductory Information for Therapists Chapter 2 Diagnostic Criteria and Assessment Chapter 3 Assessment of the Child Phase 1 Chapter 4 Session 1: Education Chapter 5 Session 2 & 3: Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Cognitive Tools Phase 2 Chapter 6 Sessions 4 & 5: Chronic Traumatic Stress History Chapter 7 Sessions 6 & 7: Processing the Chronic Traumatic Stress History Phase 3 Chapter 8 Session 8: Mid-Therapy Update Chapter 9 Session 9: Approaching Cues Chapter 10 Session 10: Imaginary Exposure to Cues Chapter 11 Session 11: Within Session Exposure to Cues Chapter 12 Session 12: Evaluation of In-Vivo Exposure Assignment Phase 4 Chapter 13 Session 13: Processing Chronic Traumatic Stress History 3 Chapter 14 Session 14: Closing Session 1 Chapter 15 Session 15: Closing Session 2
