Working with Relational and Developmental Trauma in Children and Adolescents

Working with Relational and Developmental Trauma in Children and Adolescents focuses on the multi-layered complex and dynamic area of trauma loss and disrupted attachment on babies children adolescents and the systems around them. The book explores the impact of relational and developmental trauma and toxic stress on children’s bodies brains relationships behaviours cognitions and emotions. The book draws on a range of theoretical perspectives through reflective exercises rich case studies practical applications and therapeutic strategies. With chapters on wider organisational and systemic dynamics strength-based practices and the intergenerational transmission of relational trauma Karen Treisman provides a holistic view of the pervasive nature and impact of working with trauma. Working with Relational and Developmental Trauma in Children and Adolescents will be of interest to professionals working with children and families in the community in-patient school residential and court-based settings including clinical psychologists psychiatrists social workers teachers and students.