Discusses the unique characteristics of young children in foster care as they recover from abuse and neglect.
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Offers details on how early childhood trauma is unique, the scope of the problem, as well as the symptoms and behaviors associated with exposure to trauma at an early age.
Addresses attachment and its implications for young traumatized children in the child welfare system and discusses the nature of typically developing attachment relationships, as well as the impact of trauma and maltreatment on such relationships.
Discusses the importance of identifying and implementing effective strategies for self-care in dealing with the emotional challenges of working with infants, young children, and their caregivers who have been traumatized.
Describes a community system that impacts the lives of young children, addressing the context of the system and its impact on young children, as well as means to achieve effective collaborations within these systems.
Provides an overview of how working with bereaved young children affects a therapist.
Defines trauma in the early years and discusses the sources of traumatic events.
Synthesizes research and clinical knowledge about typical brain development and the high impact that the stress response has on the developing brain.
Discusses ways mental health providers can work with pediatric medical providers to ensure traumatized children receive care.
Addresses providing or referring infants, young children, and their caregivers for trauma-sensitive therapeutic interventions, including Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up (ABC).