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Informationen zum Autor David A. Crenshaw is a licensed psychologist, Board Certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology. He is the founder and director of the Rhinebeck Child and Family Center, LLC, which offers training and consultation to clinicians and agencies working with at-risk youth. Klappentext Understanding and Treating the Aggression of Children: Fawns in Gorilla Suits provides a thorough review of the theoretical and research basis of the techniques and interventions in the treatment of aggressive and sometimes violent children. This is not a dry and sterile academic review but rather one that comes from work directly in the therapy room with thousands of hurting and in many cases traumatized children. One cannot read this book without being deeply moved and touched by the pain of these children and yet also be buoyed by their courage and willingness to persevere against formidable barriers. Zusammenfassung Provides a review of the theoretical and research basis of the techniques and interventions in the treatment of aggressive and sometimes violent children. This book is a result of work done directly in the therapy room with thousands of hurting and in many cases traumatized children. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Fawns in Gorilla Suits Chapter 2 Developmental Failures and Invisible Wounds Chapter 3 Profound and Unacknowledged Losses Chapter 4 New Findings from Neuroscience: Implications for Treatment Chapter 5 The Psychodynamics of Gorilla Suit Wearers Chapter 6 Risk Factors When Treating the Traumatized Child Chapter 7 Some Special Considerations When Treating Children in Foster Care Chapter 8 Strengthening Relationships With Parents: Identifying the Parent's Struggles Chapter 9 Strengthening Relationships with Parents: Helping Parents to be More Effective Chapter 10 Strengthening Relationships with Direct Care and Instructional Staff Chapter 11 Developing Mature Defenses and Calming Skills Chapter 12 Creating a Therapeutic Milieu For Traumatized Children Chapter 13 Fostering Hope and Resilience Chapter 14 Past and Present Prevention and Intervention Services and Some Suggested Modifications ...
