The Scared Child: Helping Kids Overcome Traumatic Events - Softcover

Brooks, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471082848 ISBN 13: 9780471082842

Publisher: Wiley, 1996

Synopsis

Is your child afraid?

There are many traumatic experiences that cause a child to becomescared--from divorce to the death of a loved one, from naturaldisasters to abuse. Even a disturbing news event that a child onlysees on television or hears about but does not experience, such asthe Oklahoma City bombing or the classroom massacre in Scotland,can make a child fearful or sad. No matter what causes thesituation, childhood trauma is common and should be dealt withquickly and effectively.

Dr. Barbara Brooks, a psychologist who has successfully helped kidsthrough all types of traumatic situations, provides you with theknowledge you need to put the child you love back on the path to afull and happy life. Kids don't always know how to react tofeelings of distress. If these scared feelings are not expressed ina positive way, they can surface later in life when dealing withthem becomes more difficult.

Here are detailed instructions, based on professional techniques,to encourage kids of any age--from toddler to teenager--to revealtheir feelings through words, drawings, and role playing withstep-by-step advice for reassuring them and helping them let go oftheir fear.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Although critical incident debriefing is currently used by mental health professionals, Dr. Brooks is the first to adapt this technique to help children overcome a traumatic experience. This accessible guide begins by introducing the concept of trauma and its effects on people. Explores diverse causes of trauma and how to recognize psychological, emotional, and physical trauma in children of different ages. The second section consists of a four-step debriefing process parents can use to help children cope with a traumatic event. Examples of how the procedure works are presented in separate chapters on death, abuse, natural disasters, divorce, illness and injury, and trauma by proxy. The final segment contains resources parents may need in helping a child through a trauma.

About the Author:

Barbara Brooks, Ph.D., is a pioneer in treating childhood trauma. She and her colleagues have used the techniques in this book to help children in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew and the World Trade Center bombing. Dr. Brooks is currently Clinical Director of the Employee Counseling Program and a principal in Trauma Recovery Associates. She also maintains a private practice in New York City. Paula M. Siegel is a freelance writer. Both authors live in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0471082848
• ISBN 13: 9780471082842
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172