| Description |
xvi, 222 pages ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: Foreword, Jon G. Allen -- Introduction -- I. Understanding Trauma -- 1. What Is Trauma? -- 2. Has Your Child Been Traumatized? -- 3. You Are the Key to Helping Your Child Heal -- II. Knowing What to Expect -- 4. Understanding Changes in Your Child's Behavior -- 5. Recognizing and Responding to Trauma Triggers -- III. Responding to Behavioral Changes -- 6. What to Do When Your Child Becomes More Emotional and Less Mature -- 7. How to Respond to Minor Misbehavior -- 8. Handling Withdrawal and Avoidance -- 9. Dealing with Major Misbehavior -- 10. Responding to Self-Harm and Impulsive Behaviors -- IV. Parenting Plus -- 11. Seeking Professional Help -- 12. Looking Ahead -- Resources -- Index -- . |
| Summary |
"When a child has been through an upsetting or stressful event, it can feel overwhelming. Is my child traumatized? Are new behaviors normal, or signs of PTSD? What can I do to make my child feel safe again? In this wise and authoritative guide, psychologist Melissa Goldberg Mintz assures loving parents that the tools necessary for supporting a traumatized child are ones they already possess, from promoting recovery at home, to knowing when professional help is needed. Dr. Goldberg Mintz shares specific, critical information and insights into what trauma looks like at different ages, why some kids exposed to the same event react very differently, how to help a child through trauma triggers, and more. Most important, she shows parents how to ensure that kids don't feel constrained by fear--and can face future challenges with hope and resilience. Subject Areas/Key Words: parenting, parents guide, posttraumatic stress disorder, PTSD, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, TF-CBT, children, adolescents, kids, childhood, experiences, events, psychology, symptoms, treatments, finding help, anxiety, helping your, abuse, survivors, counseling, understanding Audience: Parents of preschoolers through teens; also of interest to mental health professionals for recommendation to clients"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"When a child has been through an upsetting or stressful event, it can feel overwhelming. Is my child traumatized? Are new behaviors normal, or signs of PTSD? What can I do to make my child feel safe again? In this wise and authoritative guide, psychologist Melissa Goldberg Mintz assures loving parents that the tools necessary for supporting a traumatized child are ones they already possess, from promoting recovery at home, to knowing when professional help is needed. Dr. Goldberg Mintz shares specific, critical information and insights into what trauma looks like at different ages, why some kids exposed to the same event react very differently, how to help a child through trauma triggers, and more. Most important, she shows parents how to ensure that kids don't feel constrained by fear--and can face future challenges with hope and resilience. "-- Provided by publisher. |
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Psychic trauma in children.
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Parent and child.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Parent and child. (OCoLC)fst01053308
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Psychic trauma in children. (OCoLC)fst01081227
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| ISBN |
9781462547494 paperback |
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1462547494 paperback |
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9781462550517 hardcover |
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1462550517 hardcover |
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