Preeminent clinical researchers provide a comprehensive framework for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), other trauma-related symptoms, and traumatic grief in 3- to 18-year-olds; building core coping skills; and directly addressing and making meaning of children's trauma experiences. Implementation is facilitated by sample scripts, case examples, troubleshooting tips, and reproducible client handouts. Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy : Overview and Conceptual Framework. The Impact of Trauma and Grief on Children and Families -- Assessment Strategies for Traumatized Children -- The TF-CBT Model : How It Works -- Research on TF-CBT -- The Role of the TF-CBT Therapist -- Part II. Trauma-Focused Components. Introduction to the Trauma-Focused Components -- Trauma-Focused Component 1. Trauma Psychoeducation -- Trauma-Focused Component 2. Parenting Skills -- Trauma-Focused Component 3. Relaxation Skills -- Trauma-Focused Component 4. Affective Expression and Modulation Skills -- Trauma-Focused Component 5. Cognitive Coping and Processing Skills : The Cognitive Triangle -- Trauma-Focused Component 6. Trauma Narration and Processing, Part 1 : Trauma Narration -- Trauma-Focused Component 6. Trauma Narration and Processing, Part 2 : Cognitive Processing -- Trauma-Focused Component 7. In Vivo Mastery of Trauma Reminders -- Trauma-Focused Component 8. Conjoint Child-Parent Sessions -- Trauma-Focused Component 9. Enhancing Future Safety and Development -- Group Application of Trauma-Focused Components -- Part III. Grief-Focused Components. Introduction to the Grief-Focused Components -- Grief-Focused Component 1. Grief Psychoeducation -- Grief-Focused Component 2. Grieving the Loss and Resolving Ambivalent Feelings : "What I Miss and What I Don't Miss" -- Grief-Focused Component 3. Preserving Positive Memories -- Grief-Focused Component 4. Redefining the Relationship and Committing to Present Relationships -- Treatment Review and Closure -- Appendix 1. Handouts for Families -- Appendix 2. TF-CBT Implementation Resources : Books and Games to Use during Treatment -- Appendix 3. Additional Professional Resources -- References -- Index.