"The authors of this marvelous text have undertaken more randomized control trials than any other group of the effects of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for children presenting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).There is a great deal of experience and wisdom in the very clear and practical 'lessons' incorporated in this text."--Bereavement Care "A well-written, practical, and theoretical guide for individuals working with children, adolescents, and their families. Cohen, Mannarino, and Deblinger, who are accomplished leaders in the field, have successfully compiled their previous research with knowledge gained from community practitioners in an eloquent and practical manner. The book provides a tremendously useful bridge from theoretical construct to hands-on treatment.Particularly refreshing is the recognition and attention given to defining trauma in affective, cognitive, and behavioral domains.In an era of increased accountability and attention to evidence-based practice, this book is on the mark. The authors provide a treatment structure in which the connection between theory and practice is purposeful, apparent, and meaningful.

It is a how-to manual for treating trauma and traumatic grief. Practitioners at all levels can use the information presented in this book to benefit children, adolescents, and their families."--Best Practices in Mental Health "The ideal source for therapists who have children and adolescent clients who have experienced a trauma.and do not appear to be coping well with having had the experience.A manual for the empirically based components of treatment that appear to be critical to help a child recover from experiencing such events and integrate them into the whole of his or her life so that they no longer play a detrimental role in the child's or the parent's life.As a community therapist, I found this book refreshing, usable, and immediately helpful. It will make its way into reader's therapy with the next client seen who has such treatment needs. Already, I have found the handouts in the appendixes useful.

"--APA PsycCRITIQUES "Describes what some consider the best available treatment for children who are suffering from the sequelae to trauma.Contains several appendices in which very useful client handouts for both children and their parents are included, additional recommended readings for clients and professionals are provided, and information for web-based training in trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy is described.[It] is well written and the treatment protocol is easy to follow for clinicians with a background in exposure-based therapies. The book is also very accessible given its detailed organization. An added bonus is the inclusion of answers to frequently asked questions, which primarily address commonly confronted difficulties associated with implementing the intervention. Moreover, sample scripts and case examples provided throughout the book help to tailor treatment to specific individual's needs and offer guidance for how to respond to different types of trauma.Highly recommended for clinicians working with child and adolescent clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms."--Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy.