Overview

The new edition of this popular, evidence-based guide compiles and reviews all the latest knowledge on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood maltreatment - including neglect and physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional abuse. Readers are led through this complex problem with clear descriptions of legal requirements for recognizing, reporting, and disclosing maltreatment as well as the best assessment and treatment methods. The focus is on the current gold standard approach - trauma-focused CBT. This book is thus invaluable for those training or working as expert witnesses in childhood maltreatment and is also essential reading for child psychologists, child psychiatrists, forensic psychologists, pediatricians, family practitioners, social workers, public health nurses, and students.

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Author:   Christine Wekerle ,  David Wolfe ,  Judith A. Cohen ,  Daniel S. Bromberg
Publisher:   Hogrefe Publishing
Imprint:   Hogrefe Publishing
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780889374188

ISBN 10:   088937418
Pages:   100
Publication Date:   27 August 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Dedication Acknoledgments 1 Description 1.1 Terminology 1.2 Definitions 1.2.1 Neglect 1.2.2 Physical Abuse 1.2.3 Sexual Abuse 1.2.4 Psychological or Emotional Abuse 1.2.5 Diagnostic Codes 1.3 Epidemiology 1.4 Course and Prognosis, and Context 1.5 Recognizing, Reporting, and Disclosing Maltreatment 2 Theories and Models of Child Maltreatment 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications 3.1 Clinical Interview and Assessment 3.2 Forensic Mental Health Assessment 3.3 Specific Disorders Associated with Childhood Maltreatment 3.3.1 Mood Disorders, Self-Harm, and Suicidality 3.3.2 Anxiety Disorders 3.3.3 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociation 3.3.4 Substance Use Disorders 3.3.5 Eating Disorders 3.3.6 Asymptomatic Victims 4 Treatment 4.1 Methods of Treatment 4.1.1 Stabilization and Skills Building 4.1.2 Trauma Narrative and Processing Phase 4.1.3 Integration and Consolidation Phase 4.1.4 Traumatic Grief Components (Optional) 4.1.5 TF-CBT Termination Phase 4.2 TF-CBT Mechanisms of Action 4.3 Efficacy and Prognosis 4.4 Variations and Combinations of Methods 4.5 Challenges in Carrying Out the Treatments 4.6 Cross-Cultural Issues 5 Case Vignette 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources

Reviews

This book is a brief, valuable resource that can serve as an introductory primer for those beginning to learn about maltreatment and as a refresher for experienced professionals wanting up-to-date perspective.; David J. Hansen, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Director of the Clinical Psychology Training Program and the Law-Psychology Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA

This book is a brief, valuable resource that can serve as an introductory primer for those beginning to learn about maltreatment and as a refresher for experienced professionals wanting up-to-date perspective.; David J. Hansen, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Director of the Clinical Psychology Training Program and the Law-Psychology Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA ; As I have previous experience with this series of books, I knew that even though the book was short, it would be dense with information. It's best to approach this series as a reference and glean what you need. I did find that it was quite practical for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in any age group. I have recently started seeing a PTSD patient and have been at a loss. I am happy to announce that the skills I learned from reading this book have completely changed my last few sessions with my PTSD patient. Her mood and functioning have greatly improved and she is pursuing new life goals. I think that anyone who deals with children-teachers, coaches, doctors, nurses, etc. - should read this book. ; Vivian Chow, MD, in Medical Psychotherapy Review, 2019;

"This book is a brief, valuable resource that can serve as an introductory primer for those beginning to learn about maltreatment and as a refresher for experienced professionals wanting up-to-date perspective.; David J. Hansen, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Director of the Clinical Psychology Training Program and the Law-Psychology Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA ; As I have previous experience with this series of books, I knew that even though the book was short, it would be dense with information. It's best to approach this series as a reference and glean what you need. I did find that it was quite practical for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in any age group. I have recently started seeing a PTSD patient and have been at a loss. I am happy to announce that the skills I learned from reading this book have completely changed my last few sessions with my PTSD patient. Her mood and functioning have greatly improved and she is pursuing new life goals. I think that anyone who deals with children-teachers, coaches, doctors, nurses, etc. - should read this book.""; Vivian Chow, MD, in Medical Psychotherapy Review, 2019; An excellent primer on childhood maltreatment for undergraduate and graduate students in courses in various helping profession fields such as social work, human services, public health, medicine, psychology as well as human development, public administration, and public policy. It [...] includes a concise introduction to aspects of child maltreatment, identifying, diagnosing, and treating child maltreatment using TF-CBT. The authors are well-known and recognized for their work in the field.;Jennifer M. Geiger, Jane Addams College of Social Work, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, in Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, vol. 36, 2019"

Author Information

Christine Wekerle, PhD, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, CAN, and has conducted research over the past 25 years into child maltreatment and related areas. She is currently Editor-in-Chief for Child Abuse and Neglect. David A. Wolfe, PhD, ABPP, is Adjunct Professor, Centre for School Mental Health, and Research Scholar, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children, Faculty of Education, Western University, London, ON, CAN. Judith A. Cohen, MD, is Medical Director of the Center for Traumatic Stress in Children & Adolescents, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, US, and Professor of Psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, US. Daniel S. Bromberg, PhD, ABPP, is Director of Special Psychological Services, LLC, Bloomfield NJ, US. He is a licensed psychologist and board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Laura Murray, PhD, is Associate Scientist in Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, US.

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