Treating Traumatized Children A Casebook of Evidence-Based Therapies

Featuring extensive case studies, this volume provides a unique window into implementation of evidence-based treatments in real-world community settings. Experienced therapists illustrate the use of three effective therapies for traumatized children and their caregivers: trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). Covering the entire process of assessment and intervention, the cases highlight ways to maintain treatment fidelity while addressing complex clinical challenges with diverse clients. Experts in the respective therapy models offer instructive commentaries at the end of each case. The book also provides a concise introduction to each model, including its theoretical underpinnings, empirical support, and applications.

I. Foundations of Evidence-Based Treatment
1. Understanding Evidence-Based Treatment for Trauma-Exposed Children: Definition, Development, and Misconceptions, Brian Allen
2. The Role of Assessment in Evidence-Based Treatment with Trauma-Exposed Children, Jeffrey N. Wherry
II. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
3. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: An Overview, Brian Allen & Natalie Armstrong Hoskowitz
4. TF-CBT with a School-Age Girl with a History of Severe and Prolonged Sexual Abuse: The Case of Mary T., Clare Lucas, with commentary by Benjamin E. Saunders
5.TF-CBT with a School-Age Boy with a History of Neglect and Witnessing Domestic Violence: The Case of Gabriel S., Alexandra Tellez, with commentary by Benjamin E. Saunders
III. Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
6. Child–Parent Psychotherapy: An Overview, Mindy Kronenberg
7. CPP with an Infant Boy in the Child Welfare System: The Case of Claudia and John W., Michele M. Many, with commentary by Patricia Van Horn and Alicia F. Lieberman
8. CPP with a Preschool-Age Boy Living in a Residential Program for Women with Substance Use Disorders: The Case of Deanna and Brian C., Amy R. Sommer & Eda Spielman, with commentary by Patricia Van Horn & Alicia F. Lieberman
IV. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
9. Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: An Overview, Joaquin Borrego, Jr., Chelsea Klinkebiel, & Alexandra Gibson
10. PCIT with a School-Age Boy Who Experienced Physical Abuse and Neglect: The Case of Christopher J., Leslie Whitten Baughman, with commentary by Anthony J. Urquiza
11. PCIT with a Preschool-Age Boy Exposed to Domestic Violence and Maternal Depression: The Case of Jeremy S., Dawn M. Blacker, with commentary by Anthony J. Urquiza

Brian Allen, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, is Director of Mental Health Services at the Center for the Protection of Children at the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the Penn State Hershey College of Medicine. Dr. Allen’s research interests focus on dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments for children who have experienced maltreatment and trauma, understanding the developmental impact of childhood trauma, and assessment and treatment of children with sexual behavior problems. He has written numerous articles for peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Allen is a frequent presenter at conferences related to trauma and child maltreatment and regularly consults with clinicians on the implementation of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy and parent–child interaction therapy.

Mindy Kronenberg, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Memphis, Tennessee. She is Adjunct Clinical Professor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and an affiliate member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Dr. Kronenberg’s clinical and research interests include infant mental health, the assessment and treatment of trauma across the lifespan, psychological first aid, and the impact of trauma on young children. She has written numerous book chapters and articles for peer reviewed journals, frequently presents at conferences related to trauma and disaster, and is a national trainer for child–parent psychotherapy.