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Record Nr.

UNINA9910813340703321

Autore

Springer Craig I.

Titolo

Game-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for child sexual abuse : an innovative treatment approach / / Craig Springer, Justin R. Misurell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, LLC, , [2015]

©2015

ISBN

0-8261-2337-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (354 p.)

Disciplina

618.92/858360651

Soggetti

Play therapy

Child analysis

Child sexual abuse

Cognitive therapy

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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

Child sexual abuse : overview of the problem -- Game-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (GB-CBT) -- Clinician competencies -- Client assessment and treatment planning -- Engagement and motivation -- Individual and conjoint child-caregiver therapy -- Child group therapy -- Caregiver group therapy -- Rapport building -- Personal space and boundaries -- Emotional identification and expression -- Linking feelings to experiences -- Coping skills -- Psychoeducation about child sexual abuse -- Abuse processing -- Personal safety skills -- Skills review and future planning.

Sommario/riassunto

Delivers an effective, engaging new technique for treating childhood sexual abuse. Treating a confirmed or suspected case of childhood sexual abuse is undoubtedly one of the most challenging situations a clinician can face. This unique book, written by recognized experts on the evaluation and treatment of childhood sexual abuse, is the first to disseminate a comprehensive and integrative approach to treating child sexual abuse that combines the power of structured play therapy with cognitive-behavioral treatment. Created by the authors, game-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (GB-CBT) is a com