Books on Childhood Trauma

Child Trauma Handbook

Child Trauma Handbook

Book Learning Program

18 CEs, 12 EMDRIA CEs,

Based on the (included) book: Child Trauma Handbook Greenwald, R. (2005). Child trauma handbook: A guide for helping trauma-exposed children and adolescents. New York: Haworth. Description: This home study training teaches hands-on clinical skills, guided by clear instructions and scripts, for working with children and adolescents who have been exposed to significant trauma or loss. The content and methods are research-supported and proven effective. This in-depth program covers child trauma theory, impact of trauma and loss, therapeutic relationship, self-care for counselors/therapists, identification and assessment of traumatized kids, working with parents and other care-givers to help traumatized kids, and directly helping kids to manage their symptoms, resolve their trauma/loss memories, and prepare to cope effectively with future challenges. The final section focuses on what parents and paraprofessionals can do with distressed children and adolescents whom they supervise in home, school, residential, and recreational settings.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments Introduction Section I: Understanding Trauma and Trauma Treatment Chapter 1: Understanding Trauma Chapter 2: The Structure of Trauma Treatment Chapter 3: The Trauma-informed Therapeutic Relationship Chapter 4: Taking Care of Yourself Section II: Evaluation and Treatment Planning Chapter 5: The Initial Interview: From “Hello” to History Chapter 6: Taking a Trauma History Chapter 7: Trauma-informed Case Formulation Chapter 8: Making a Treatment Contract Section III: Safety and Strength-Building Chapter 9: Case Management Chapter 10: Parent Training Chapter 11: Self-Control Skills Training Chapter 12: Building Strength and Affect Tolerance Section IV: Trauma Resolution Chapter 13: Overview of Trauma Resolution Methods Chapter 14: Preparation: Target Selection and Memory Breakdown Chapter 15: Conducting an Exposure Session Chapter 16: Problem-Solving in an Exposure Session Section V: Making the Most of It Chapter 17: Re-evaluation and Consolidation of Gains Chapter 18: Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction Chapter 19: Challenging Cases Section VII: 24/7 – Milieu Treatment Chapter 22: Creating a Safe Environment Chapter 23: Discipline is Love Chapter 24: Using Incentives for Success Chapter 25: The Magic Words – Cognitive Interventions
Appendices A: Trauma-informed Psychological Assessment B: Child Trauma Resources On Line
Learning Objectives:  Participants will be able to:
  • Explain how past trauma or loss can lead to ongoing problem behaviors or symptoms.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive trauma-informed treatment plan.
  • Teach kids how to control their anxiety, impulsive/acting-out behavior, and other symptoms.
  • Help kids to face and work through their trauma/loss memories.
  • Help kids and their care-givers to anticipate and prepare for future challenges.

Content Level: Intermediate

Completion Requirements:

Attendees must read the book in its entirety. You will be provided with a log-in for our Moodle online training platform. Following completion of the book, you must complete an evaluation as well as get a passing score of at least 90% on a quiz to receive credit. You will be allowed one retake of the quiz.

Certificates will be available after training completion and be sent via provided email in PDF form and on your online Moodle training page within 5 business days of evaluation completion. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our training coordinator at trainings@ticti.org.

Child Trauma Handbook Home Study Program

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Questions: If you have any questions about this training, please contact our trainings department at trainings@ticti.org.

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