Working with Traumatized Children: A Handbook for Healing

This practical handbook for anyone who works with traumatized children -- teachers, parents, and professionals -- provides needed information to understand and guide a child suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through to recovery. It describes the physical and emotional effects of trauma, how to recognize maladaptive reactions, and specific strategies for treating its effects. Simply written and practical in orientation, Working with Traumatized Children offers an effective, step-by-step process for helping to heal the child traumatized by neglect and abuse.