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Children and Trauma: Critical Perspectives for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Educational Communities. Educational Psychology: Meaning Making for Teachers and Learners
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Kramer, Brianne, Ed.; McKenzie, Jennifer, Ed. – Myers Education Press, 2022
According to the American Psychological Association (APA, 2015), trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, which can lead to difficulties with emotional regulation, social relationships, and the development of physical symptoms. Traumatic experiences may include physical or sexual abuse, neglect, experiencing or witnessing violence,…
Descriptors: Children, Trauma, Emotional Response, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Working with Children to Heal Interpersonal Trauma: The Power of Play
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Gil, Eliana, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2010
Featuring in-depth case presentations from master clinicians, this volume highlights the remarkable capacity of traumatized children to guide their own healing process. The book describes what posttraumatic play looks like and how it can foster resilience and coping. Demonstrated are applications of play, art, and other expressive therapies with…
Descriptors: Grief, Play Therapy, Children, Coping
Use of Nonanatomical Dolls in the Sexual Abuse Interview.
Britton, Helen L.; O'Keefe, Mary Allyce – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1991
This study of 136 children (aged 2 to 10 years) found that children referred for medical evaluation of sexual abuse will use sexually explicit behavior to demonstrate what has happened to them with nonanatomical dolls as frequently as when they are interviewed with anatomically detailed ones. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling
Brian--A Team Approach to Helping an Abused Child.
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Keitt, Ruth Morris; Wagner, Mary Anne – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1985
Presents guidelines for developing a team approach, involving both school and social service personnel, in dealing with child abuse. A case study is presented to illustrate the approach. (BL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Abuse, Children, Counselor Role
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Unofficial Summary of Articles.
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American Psychologist, 1991
Summarizes the contents of the 54 articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The articles define the freedoms and rights of children and prescribe standards for their protection and nurturing. (DM)
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Abuse, Children, Civil Liberties
A Profile of the Physical Abusers of Children.
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Alford, Pat; And Others – School Counselor, 1985
Presents a profile of parents who abuse their children, addressing demographic characteristics, personality traits, psychological patterns, and emotional responses. Implications for school counselors are given. (BL)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Counselor Role, Elementary Education
Damage Control.
Hechler, David – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1993
This commentary, by a journalist, addresses the conflict between those who believe there is an "epidemic" of child sexual abuse and those who see a flood of "false allegations." Child protective workers are urged to make their achievements and limitations more visible to journalists. They are urged to not misuse confidentiality laws to protect…
Descriptors: Agencies, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Children
Islands of Safety: Assessing and Treating Young Victims of Violence.
Osofsky, Joy D., Ed.; Fenichel, Emily, Ed. – Zero To Three, 1996
This collection of articles summarizes what mental health professionals have learned about evaluating and treating infants and young children who have been exposed to violence in their homes and communities. Emphasis is on recognizing symptoms and behaviors demonstrated by very young children who have been exposed to violence, supporting…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Children
Child Psychopathology, Second Edition.
Mash, Eric J.; Barkley, Russell A. – 2003
This text integrates state-of-the-art theory and empirical research on a wide range of child and adolescent disorders. Featuring contributions from leading scholars and clinicians, the volume provides comprehensive coverage of the biological, psychological, and social-contextual determinants of childhood problems. Each chapter focuses on a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anxiety, At Risk Persons, Attention Deficit Disorders