Children Confronted with Death and Violence: Comprehensive Psychological Assistance

The book presents a therapeutic model for working with children and adolescents who have experienced traumatic events. It discusses situations in which a child directly experiences or witnesses something related to the fact or threat of death, serious physical injuries, or any form of violence. In most cases, trauma manifests as emotional, behavioral, and other problems. The method suggested by the authors to help traumatized children is called trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). It is also used to address the consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The authors recommend working with traumatic manifestations in a step-by-step and systematic manner, developing specific skills in children and parents, and gradually moving towards discussing and making sense of the traumatic experience.
The book is intended for psychologists and psychotherapists working with children, but it will also be useful for specialists working with adults who have experienced violence and loss.