Preface. 1. What is trauma? 2. Children's reactions during and after traumatic events. 3. Some important aspects of trauma. 4. Girls and boys - alike or different? 5. The significance of friends following a trauma. 6. What promotes risk and what protects? 7. Help for Children after Traumas. 8. Groups for children following trauma. 9. Post-traumatic therapy 10. Traumas and the school. 11. Being a helper. Conclusion. Appendix 1 Post-Traumatic Problems Help for Preschool and Early School-Age Children (4-7 years) Appendix 2 Post-Traumatic Problems Help for School-Age Children. Index.
Dr Atle Dyregrov is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Center for Crisis Psychology in Bergen, Norway, which he founded with a colleague in 1988. He is a member of the executive board of The Children and War Foundation and a founding member of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Dr Dyregrov is the author of numerous publications, journal articles, and books.
The practical emphasis and confident tone of this volume is a
welcome addition to the toolkit of anyone working in this area.
Atle Dyregrov has an eminent international reputation and his
breadth of knowledge and experience is clear throughout. Personal
accounts of those working with traumatised young people, as well as
the voices of young people, are represented in the form of
vignettes, which emphasize the individual nature of the trauma and
therapeutic work... I would recommend this book to other
professionals and, indeed, have already done so.
*Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry*
I would recommend Supporting Traumatized Children and Teenagers to
trainees at all levels of training, as a comprehensive introduction
to the main concepts and issues relating to PTSD in children.
*Journal of Mental Health*
Supporting Traumatized Children and Teenagers by Atle Dyregrov is a
comprehensive overview of the most recent literature and
intervention options for young people who have experienced
trauma... This book gave me a fantastic grounding in child trauma.
It is an ideal book to consult as a trainee clinical psychologist.
The empirical research was impressively current, with a wide
breadth of topics and case examples. Reading the book brought up
new issues I had not considered, such as the impact of traumatic
events on the subsequent capacity to be a parent, differential
diagnosis of PTSD in preschool children, how reactions to trauma
may differ according to the child's gender at varying stages
following the event, and the process issues to consider in setting
up group interventions for children. The chapter on school
involvement and intervention was also very helpful.
*Journal of Mental Health*
`This book is a valuable resource for anyone connected with a
child, or young person, who has been affected by traumatic
experiences (from bullying to witnessing violence or living through
war). It addresses the needs and behaviours of traumatised young
people and provides a respectful and intelligent guide to others on
how they can support and care. The author has a nice style, which
is drawn from a strong respect for research and extensive clinical
experience; blending theoretical notions from several viewpoints in
a concise and understandable manner and using case
examples/practical tips throughout. The book covers a variety of
topics, such as helpful ways to support children during and after
traumatic events, what promotes risk and what are protective
factors in young people, to different types of group and individual
interventions, including presenting a number of concrete methods
that can lessen the impact of trauma. This book is rich in detail
and provides a clear outline for those involved with traumatised
children and young people.`
*Youth in Mind*
This book is a highly readable account, combining a practical
reference tool with a reasonably in-depth discussion of how trauma
can affect the young. It presents a clear discussion of both the
physical and emotional aspects of trauma, including the immediate
after-effects, the long-term effects and subsequent coping
mechanisms. The book also discusses the effects of trauma with
respect to life stage, possible actions and reactions, gender
differences and accumulative trauma... This is an informative book
that can be used as an aid to both parents and teachers in dealing
with and understanding trauma, and, on a more practical level, as a
useful tool for therapists. It is easy to follow, with bite-sized
discussions... All in all, a good addition to your bookshelf, which
I feel I can comfortably recommend.
*BACP- Counselling Children and Young People*
`This book help with an understanding of the need to connect
symptom with cause, acknowledges the impact on those who offer
help, and will be a valuable introduction to anyone working with
troubled children and young people.
*Children & Young People Now, John Diamond, chief executive,
Mulberry Bush Organisation*
The book is well referenced and an easy guide to helping children
who have experienced single traumas ... It's a book that parents as
well as professionals could read. It defines what trauma is, and
the impact that trauma has on children in the short, medium and
long term ... At Family Futures, we have been aware that there do
seem to be significant gender differences in how children process
traumatic experiences: stereotypically, girls becoming
dissociative, withdrawn and shut-down, with boys becoming poorly
regulated emotionally, and prone to aggression and more violent
re-enactments. This area warrants more systematic analysis and is
an issue that we would like to pursue, and we would welcome
Associates' comments on gender differences in response to
developmental trauma.
*E-newsletter of Family Futures' Associates Network, Alan Burnell,
Manager, Family Futures*
Based on unparalleled clinical experience, this book describes and
explains how children of all ages can be affected by traumatic
experiences. It is illustrated by many examples from actual cases
and so the children's voices are heard loud and clear. Factors
affecting normal psychological growth and adjustment are considered
as are those in the child, the family and the broader environment
that promote resilience and mitigate against the worst effects of
traumatic events. Current best practices in intervention, both at
home and in school, are described in clear, non-dogmatic ways, and
this should help all those working with or caring for children to
access better help. This is a must-read for everyone involved in
promoting the welfare of children.
*William Yule, Emeritus Professor of Applied Child Psychology,
Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK*
This book is essential reading for anyone who has contact with
children and young people who have experienced a traumatic event.
Firmly grounded within a strong evidence base the author draws upon
his extensive experience to provide many practical ideas about how
children can be helped to talk about and cope with their trauma.
This is an excellent book that will be an invaluable resource for
anyone who is supporting a child through a traumatic event.
*Professor Paul Stallard, University of Bath, UK*
What makes the book so useful is the author's wide definition of a
traumatic event. He recognises that children who have suffered from
experiences of sexual, physical or domestic abuse are survivors of
trauma. Besides demystifying some of the therapeutic techniques
used, several case studies illustrate what helps children most.
Also there are some very useful child-focused scripts provided for
self-help exercises. Workers can share these with children and
carers to relieve stress and strengthen children's sense of
self-control over disturbing flashbacks and recurring sensory
images of the trauma.
*Community Care, Ann Burnage, deputy chief executive officer at the
Cabrini Children's Society*
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