Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-398) and index.
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Child maltreatment and developmental outcome -- Mechanisms of impact -- Family assessment -- Assessment of the child -- Principles and goals of treatment -- Working with parents and caregivers -- The therapeutic relationship -- Helping children express their feelings and thoughts about maltreatment -- Helping the child develop effective coping mechanisms -- Reformulating the meaning of the maltreatment -- Termination of therapy -- Personal implications for the therapist.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This guidebook and text combines theory, research, and practical clinical strategies. Provided is a thoughtful framework for understanding the developmental impact of maltreatment; assessing the unique needs of each child and family; building a strong therapeutic relationship; and, implementing a variety of effective interventions. Reflecting significant recent advances that have occurred in child therapy, the second edition gives greater emphasis to empirically supported treatments. It also features many new clinical illustrations; the latest knowledge on attachment disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and sexual behavior problems; expanded coverage of culturally sensitive assessment, and more.