Children and Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
"An invaluable guide for parents of the thousands of children traumatized each year by disasters, accidents, or violence." --Susan Kelley, R.N., Ph.D., Boston College School of Nursing"Parents reading this sensitive, comprehensive book will be well nourished . . . wrapped in a warm comforter, soothed, educated, and given the hope and practical advice they need to help their children and themselves cope with traumatizing experiences. Professionals will treasure this book." --Beverly James, author, Treating Traumatized Children"A practical, comprehensive, and authoritative guidebook. An essential reference for parents of traumatized children." --Charles Schaefer, Ph.D., cofounder, Association for Play Therapy"Cynthia Monahon has written a clear and comprehensive guide to understanding the emotional aftermath of childhood crises. This book is a must read for parents and other caregivers who live or work with children." --Marlene A. Young, Ph.D., J.D., executive director, National Organization for Victim Assistance