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Author Brooks, Barbara, 1937-

Title The scared child : helping kids overcome traumatic events / Barbara Brooks and Paula M. Siegel
Published New York : John Wiley & Sons, [1996]
©1996

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Description xvii, 150 pages ; 23 cm
Contents 1. Trauma: An Overview -- 2. The Effects of Trauma -- 3. Recognizing Signs of Posttraumatic Stress in Children -- 4. Debriefing: A Four-Step Method for Helping a Child through a Traumatic Experience -- 5. Death: Coping with Loss -- 6. Abuse: The Ultimate Betrayal -- 7. Natural Disasters: Shared Devastation -- 8. Divorce: When Parents Cause the Pain -- 9. Illness and Injury: Coping with the Unexpected -- 10. Trauma by Proxy: Too Close for Comfort -- Appendix 1. Finding a Therapist -- Appendix 2. What to Expect from Therapy -- Appendix 3. Further Reading
Summary There are many traumatic experiences that cause a child to become scared - from divorce to the death of a loved one, from natural disasters to abuse. Even a disturbing news event that a child only sees on television or hears about but does not experience, such as the Oklahoma City bombing or the classroom massacre in Scotland, can make a child fearful or sad. No matter what causes the situation, childhood trauma is common and should be dealt with quickly and effectively. Dr. Barbara Brooks, a psychologist who has successfully helped kids through all types of traumatic situations, provides you with the knowledge you need to put the child you love back on the path to a full and happy life. Kids don't always know how to react to feelings of distress. If these scared feelings are not expressed in a positive way, they can surface later in life when dealing with them becomes more difficult
Here are detailed instructions, based on professional techniques, to encourage kids of any age - from toddler to teenager - to reveal their feelings through words, drawings, and role playing with step-by-step advice for reassuring them and helping them let go of their fear
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143) and index
Subject Post-traumatic stress disorder in children -- Prevention.
Psychological debriefing.
Parent and child.
Author Siegel, Paula M.
LC no. 96010330
ISBN 0471082848 paperback acid-free paper