David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D. ABPP, is the founding director of Rhinebeck Child and Family Center, LLC in Rhinebeck, New York. He is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. He is the author of Bereavement (now in its third printing), A Guidebook for Engaging Resistant Children in Therapy: A Projective Drawing and Storytelling Series, Evocative Strategies in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and a forthcoming book, Healing Paths to a Child's Soul. John B. Mordock, Ph.D., ABPP, was employed by the Astor Home for Children for 28 years. In his last position, he directed the agency’s community mental health programs, helping to develop a full continuum of services for emotionally disturbed children and their families. He is the author of twelve books, including a textbook on exceptional children.

• Chapter 1 Fawns in Gorilla SuitsChapter 2 Developmental Failures and Invisible WoundsChapter 3 Profound and Unacknowledged LossesChapter 4 New Findings from Neuroscience: Implications for TreatmentChapter 5 The Psychodynamics of Gorilla Suit WearersChapter 6 Risk Factors When Treating the Traumatized ChildChapter 7 Some Special Considerations When Treating Children in Foster CareChapter 8 Strengthening Relationships With Parents: Identifying the Parent's StrugglesChapter 9 Strengthening Relationships with Parents: Helping Parents to be More EffectiveChapter 10 Strengthening Relationships with Direct Care and Instructional StaffChapter 11 Developing Mature Defenses and Calming SkillsChapter 12 Creating a Therapeutic Milieu For Traumatized ChildrenChapter 13 Fostering Hope and ResilienceChapter 14 Past and Present Prevention and Intervention Services and Some Suggested Modifications

The book's many strengths begin with the authors. Their combined experience includes authorship and/or editorship of at least 15 books. The flow of the book and their engaging style amply convey the benefits of such experience. Also, together the authorshave decades of therapy experience with emotionally disturbed children and their families. The book provides clear guidelines for therapists. There is much to be gained from authors' experience to guide therapists. The book is well written, engaging, and a mix of anecdotes, cases, and therapist material. The authors provide a psychodynamic understanding of children exposed to trauma, untoward parenting, and multiple life events. Clinicians in contact with these children will recognize the endless streamof tragic stories and difficulties in and importance of helping. Also, there are many helpful principles to guide facets of therapy, contacts with parents, and needs of children..

David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D. ABPP, is the founding director of Rhinebeck Child and Family Center, LLC in Rhinebeck, New York. He is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. He is the author of Bereavement (now in its third printing), A Guidebook for Engaging Resistant Children in Therapy: A Projective Drawing and Storytelling Series, Evocative Strategies in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and a forthcoming book, Healing Paths to a Child's Soul. John B. Mordock, Ph.D., ABPP, was employed by the Astor Home for Children for 28 years. In his last position, he directed the agency’s community mental health programs, helping to develop a full continuum of services for emotionally disturbed children and their families. He is the author of twelve books, including a textbook on exceptional children.

• Chapter 1 Fawns in Gorilla SuitsChapter 2 Developmental Failures and Invisible WoundsChapter 3 Profound and Unacknowledged LossesChapter 4 New Findings from Neuroscience: Implications for TreatmentChapter 5 The Psychodynamics of Gorilla Suit WearersChapter 6 Risk Factors When Treating the Traumatized ChildChapter 7 Some Special Considerations When Treating Children in Foster CareChapter 8 Strengthening Relationships With Parents: Identifying the Parent's StrugglesChapter 9 Strengthening Relationships with Parents: Helping Parents to be More EffectiveChapter 10 Strengthening Relationships with Direct Care and Instructional StaffChapter 11 Developing Mature Defenses and Calming SkillsChapter 12 Creating a Therapeutic Milieu For Traumatized ChildrenChapter 13 Fostering Hope and ResilienceChapter 14 Past and Present Prevention and Intervention Services and Some Suggested Modifications

The book's many strengths begin with the authors. Their combined experience includes authorship and/or editorship of at least 15 books. The flow of the book and their engaging style amply convey the benefits of such experience. Also, together the authorshave decades of therapy experience with emotionally disturbed children and their families. The book provides clear guidelines for therapists. There is much to be gained from authors' experience to guide therapists. The book is well written, engaging, and a mix of anecdotes, cases, and therapist material. The authors provide a psychodynamic understanding of children exposed to trauma, untoward parenting, and multiple life events. Clinicians in contact with these children will recognize the endless streamof tragic stories and difficulties in and importance of helping. Also, there are many helpful principles to guide facets of therapy, contacts with parents, and needs of children..

David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D. ABPP, is the founding director of Rhinebeck Child and Family Center, LLC in Rhinebeck, New York. He is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. He is the author of Bereavement (now in its third printing), A Guidebook for Engaging Resistant Children in Therapy: A Projective Drawing and Storytelling Series, Evocative Strategies in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and a forthcoming book, Healing Paths to a Child's Soul. John B. Mordock, Ph.D., ABPP, was employed by the Astor Home for Children for 28 years. In his last position, he directed the agency’s community mental health programs, helping to develop a full continuum of services for emotionally disturbed children and their families. He is the author of twelve books, including a textbook on exceptional children.

• Chapter 1 Fawns in Gorilla SuitsChapter 2 Developmental Failures and Invisible WoundsChapter 3 Profound and Unacknowledged LossesChapter 4 New Findings from Neuroscience: Implications for TreatmentChapter 5 The Psychodynamics of Gorilla Suit WearersChapter 6 Risk Factors When Treating the Traumatized ChildChapter 7 Some Special Considerations When Treating Children in Foster CareChapter 8 Strengthening Relationships With Parents: Identifying the Parent's StrugglesChapter 9 Strengthening Relationships with Parents: Helping Parents to be More EffectiveChapter 10 Strengthening Relationships with Direct Care and Instructional StaffChapter 11 Developing Mature Defenses and Calming SkillsChapter 12 Creating a Therapeutic Milieu For Traumatized ChildrenChapter 13 Fostering Hope and ResilienceChapter 14 Past and Present Prevention and Intervention Services and Some Suggested Modifications

The book's many strengths begin with the authors. Their combined experience includes authorship and/or editorship of at least 15 books. The flow of the book and their engaging style amply convey the benefits of such experience. Also, together the authorshave decades of therapy experience with emotionally disturbed children and their families. The book provides clear guidelines for therapists. There is much to be gained from authors' experience to guide therapists. The book is well written, engaging, and a mix of anecdotes, cases, and therapist material. The authors provide a psychodynamic understanding of children exposed to trauma, untoward parenting, and multiple life events. Clinicians in contact with these children will recognize the endless streamof tragic stories and difficulties in and importance of helping. Also, there are many helpful principles to guide facets of therapy, contacts with parents, and needs of children..