ABSTRACT

The book is designed as a user-friendly textbook/manual for mental health professionals. It teaches a trauma-informed treatment approach as an organizing framework for a series of empirically supported interventions including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral skills training, trauma resolution, and relapse prevention. Although it notes the importance of a systemic treatment approach, the focus is on the individual component of treatment.

chapter Chapter 1|31 pages

Trauma-Informed Treatment for Problem Behaviors

chapter Chapter 2|24 pages

Initial Interview

chapter Chapter 3|21 pages

History

chapter Chapter 4|32 pages

Motivation

chapter Chapter 5|17 pages

Treatment Contract

chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

Avoid High Risk

chapter Chapter 7|26 pages

Self-Control Skills

chapter Chapter 8|17 pages

More Skills and Strategies

chapter Chapter 9|47 pages

Reduce Stress

chapter Chapter 10|22 pages

Trauma Resolution

chapter Chapter 11|15 pages

Anticipate Future Challenges

chapter Chapter 12|18 pages

Challenging Cases