For therapists, psychologists, counselors, health professionals, and social workers, Feather (psychology, Auckland U. of Technology, New Zealand) and Ronan (psychology, Central Queensland U.,
Australia) offer a guide to using cognitive behavioral therapy to help children with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms overcome the effects of trauma and abuse. Their approach, adapted
from one for treating anxiety disorders, is an evidence-based treatment program for children from ages nine to 15 for resolving symptoms and increasing coping skills, using 16 sessions in four
phases: strengthening the psychosocial context, enhancing coping skills, processing the trauma through gradual exposure, and addressing special issues and preventing relapse, with four sessions
with parents and caregivers. Worksheets and activities are included. There is no index. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
