Game-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for child sexual abuse : an innovative treatment approach / Craig Springer, Justin R. Misurell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Springer, Craig I., author.

Misurell, Justin R., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Play therapy.

Child analysis.

Child sexual abuse.

Cognitive therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (354 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, LLC, [2015]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Delivers an effective, engaging new technique for treating childhood sexual abuse. Treating a confirmed or suspected case of childhood sexual abuse is undoubtedly one of the most challenging situations a clinician can face. This unique book, written by recognized experts on the evaluation and treatment of childhood sexual abuse, is the first to disseminate a comprehensive and integrative approach to treating child sexual abuse that combines the power of structured play therapy with cognitive-behavioral treatment. Created by the authors, game-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (GB-CBT) is a com

Contents:

Child sexual abuse : overview of the problem

Game-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (GB-CBT)

Clinician competencies

Client assessment and treatment planning

Engagement and motivation

Individual and conjoint child-caregiver therapy

Child group therapy

Caregiver group therapy

Rapport building

Personal space and boundaries

Emotional identification and expression

Linking feelings to experiences

Coping skills

Psychoeducation about child sexual abuse

Abuse processing

Personal safety skills

Skills review and future planning.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8261-2337-6

OCLC:

900086916