Treating Complex Trauma in Children and Their Families: An Integrative Approach - Softcover

Lanktree, Cheryl B.; Briere, John N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1452282641 ISBN 13: 9781452282640

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2016

Synopsis

One of the few books on the treatment of psychological trauma in children that provides specific, in-depth individual, group, and family therapy interventions for complex psychological trauma, Treating Complex Trauma in Children and Their Families: An Integrative Approach focuses on the treatment of 6-12 year-old children and their relevant family members. Renowned authors Cheryl B. Lanktree and John N. Briere use their evidence-based, yet flexible treatment model, Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma for Children (ITCT-C), as they address the use of play therapy, attachment processing, mindfulness, and other approaches, as well as interventions with family/caretaker and community systems. The authors emphasize a culturally sensitive, destigmatizing, and empowering perspective that supports both recovery and posttraumatic growth. Clinical examples and specific tools illustrate how assessment is used to guide individualized and developmentally-appropriate interventions.

About this title

About the Author:

Cheryl B. Lanktree, Ph.D. is Project Director of the USC Adolescent Trauma Training Center, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, a Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Southern California, and a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. The developer of Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma (ITCT), she has published various articles, chapters, treatment manuals, and books on treating complex trauma in children and adolescents. Her website is cblanktree.com.

Review:

"This is a must-read for clinicians who help traumatized children and their families. Lanktree and Briere have developed and tested an accessible, integrated, assessment-driven model that recognizes the significant impact of trauma on young children in different social contexts. A valuable alternative to rigidly manualized treatments, this book relies on clinical judgment and customized planning." Author: Eliana Gil

"Once again, the brilliance of the Lanktree and Briere team has been demonstrated.  The comprehensive nature and depth of this challenging topic is thoughtfully and creatively illustrated.  The cultural/marginalization perspective is unparalleled within the topic of complex trauma. This text is a must read for both my undergraduate and graduate trauma-focused courses." Author: Russell T. Jones

"An indispensable, practical guide for every therapist working with children and families who have been exposed to complex trauma. The treatment model is truly integrative in incorporating the authors’ extensive experience, sophisticated clinical sensitivity, and broad knowledge of the evidence-informed approaches to psychotherapy, and their deep understanding of the challenges facing children and families who are recovering from complex trauma." Author: Julian Ford

"Relevant, timely, and essential for all disciplines working to effectively and affectively help children.  This book provides the theory underlining how to begin the healing process with children while demonstrating sensitivity and clarity as one proceeds with specific steps towards that healing." Author: Naomi Lynch White

"A wonderful integrative approach for students to learn how to work with both child who have experience trauma as well as families." Author: Becky L. Thomas

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1452282641
• ISBN 13: 9781452282640
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296