Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a structured, sequential, and evidence-based approach for treating children and adolescents who are experiencing trauma or grief. This approach can be used for all types of traumatic events and is suitable for both experienced and novice mental health professionals.
Table of ContentsForeword xi
Preface xv
Acknowledgments xix
Chapter One How Structured, Sensory Interventions Help Grieving and Traumatized Children 1
Chapter Two Children's Experiences With Grief and Trauma 21
Chapter Three Trauma-Informed Principles and Practices 45
Chapter Four Structured Drawing Activities 67
Chapter Five Curiosity and the Trauma Questioning Process 85
Chapter Six Meeting Children in Their World 103
Chapter Seven Incorporating SITCAP in Schools and Community-Based Organizations 123
Chapter Eight Interventions With Parents and Guardians 145
Chapter Nine Nurturing Resilience and Posttraumatic Growth 171
Appendices
A. What If? Questions 193
B. SITCAP Program Activity Examples 209
C. School Recovery Protocol 221
D. Resilience Resources for Teachers 227
About the Authors 229
References 231
Author Index 243
Subject Index 245
