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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451145903321

Autore

Pearce John W

Titolo

Psychotherapy of abused and neglected children [[electronic resource] /] / John W. Pearce, Terry D. Pezzot-Pearce

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2007

ISBN

1-4625-1508-8

1-281-12366-8

9786611123666

1-59385-629-6

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (432 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

Pezzot-PearceTerry D

Disciplina

618.92/8582230651

Soggetti

Abused children - Rehabilitation

Child psychotherapy

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-398) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Child maltreatment and developmental outcome -- Mechanisms of impact -- Family assessment -- Assessment of the child -- Principles and goals of treatment -- Working with parents and caregivers -- The therapeutic relationship -- Helping children express their feelings and thoughts about maltreatment -- Helping the child develop effective coping mechanisms -- Reformulating the meaning of the maltreatment -- Termination of therapy -- Personal implications for the therapist.

Sommario/riassunto

This widely used guidebook and text combines theory, research, and practical clinical strategies. Provided is a thoughtful framework for understanding the developmental impact of maltreatment; assessing the unique needs of each child and family; building a strong therapeutic relationship; and implementing a variety of effective interventions.