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Book SynopsisFeaturing extensive case studies, this volume provides a unique window into implementation of evidence-based treatments in real-world community settings. Experienced therapists illustrate the use of three effective therapies for traumatized children and their caregivers: trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). Covering the entire process of assessment and intervention, the cases highlight ways to maintain treatment fidelity while addressing complex clinical challenges with diverse clients. Experts in the respective therapy models offer instructive commentaries at the end of each case. The book also provides a concise introduction to each model, including its theoretical underpinnings, empirical support, and applications.
Trade Review"This book’s innovative use of succinct but thorough overviews of three prominent evidence-based treatment models, combined with case studies and expert commentary, results in a practitioner-oriented educational tool for those of us treating children exposed to trauma. I recommend it for students in graduate school as well as professionals in community practice."--Lisa Amaya-Jackson, MD, MPH, Associate Director, UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Duke University School of Medicine
"Allen and Kronenberg have creatively addressed the important issue of how to effectively infuse evidence-based practices into clinical work with children of different ages. This is an engaging book because of the integration of research with clinical application. The expert commentaries are particularly helpful for enabling the reader to learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of the therapist's approach in each case. This is an important resource for all clinicians who work with traumatized children and their families, as well as for psychology graduate students, child psychiatric residents, and social workers and counselors in training."--Joy D. Osofsky, PhD, Barbara Lemann Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
"An excellent overview of the major empirically based approaches for trauma work with children. The extended case studies with commentaries by major figures in the field highlight the nuanced issues typically encountered in applying these approaches and make this volume incredibly useful for practitioners and students learning these techniques. I recommend this book highly for graduate courses and staff training at agencies. It is useful for introducing the approaches as a prelude to gaining more focused accredited training and/or as follow-up for case discussions."--Sandra T. Azar, PhD, Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
"Provides the practicing clinician with a solid understanding of the core issues in evidence-based approaches for childhood trauma. Case examples from frontline clinicians, along with commentary by treatment experts, highlight real-world applications, choice points, and common challenges. This volume is a helpful addition to the treatment literature, bridging the often-reported chasm between treatment development and clinical practice."--Margaret E. Blaustein, PhD, Director, Center for Trauma Training, Needham, Massachusetts -
Table of ContentsI. Foundations of Evidence-Based Treatment
1. Understanding Evidence-Based Treatment for Trauma-Exposed Children: Definition, Development, and Misconceptions, Brian Allen
2. The Role of Assessment in Evidence-Based Treatment with Trauma-Exposed Children, Jeffrey N. Wherry
II. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
3. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: An Overview, Brian Allen & Natalie Armstrong Hoskowitz
4. TF-CBT with a School-Age Girl with a History of Severe and Prolonged Sexual Abuse: The Case of Mary T., Clare Lucas, with commentary by Benjamin E. Saunders
5.TF-CBT with a School-Age Boy with a History of Neglect and Witnessing Domestic Violence: The Case of Gabriel S., Alexandra Tellez, with commentary by Benjamin E. Saunders
III. Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
6. Child–Parent Psychotherapy: An Overview, Mindy Kronenberg
7. CPP with an Infant Boy in the Child Welfare System: The Case of Claudia and John W., Michele M. Many, with commentary by Patricia Van Horn and Alicia F. Lieberman
8. CPP with a Preschool-Age Boy Living in a Residential Program for Women with Substance Use Disorders: The Case of Deanna and Brian C., Amy R. Sommer & Eda Spielman, with commentary by Patricia Van Horn & Alicia F. Lieberman
IV. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
9. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: An Overview, Joaquin Borrego, Jr., Chelsea Klinkebiel, & Alexandra Gibson
10. PCIT with a School-Age Boy Who Experienced Physical Abuse and Neglect: The Case of Christopher J., Leslie Whitten Baughman, with commentary by Anthony J. Urquiza
11. PCIT with a Preschool-Age Boy Exposed to Domestic Violence and Maternal Depression: The Case of Jeremy S., Dawn M. Blacker, with commentary by Anthony J. Urquiza
