A Therapeutic Treasure Box for Working with Children and Adolescents with Developmental Trauma: Creative Techniques and Activities

A Therapeutic Treasure Box for Working with Children and Adolescents with Developmental Trauma is an overflowing resource of information, ideas, and techniques to inspire and support professionals working with children who have experienced relational and developmental trauma. Written by Dr Karen Treisman, it draws on a wide range of therapeutic models to provide both theory and ready-to-use practical tools.

What's Inside

• Over 100 illustrated worksheets and handouts ready to use in sessions
• Top tips, recommended sample questions, and photographed examples
• Theory and strategies across multiple therapeutic models including systemic, psychodynamic, trauma, sensory, neurobiological, neurocognitive, attachment, cognitive behavioural, and creative approaches
• Guidance on understanding trauma and its impact on children, teens, and families
• How trauma presents in symptoms such as nightmares, sleeping difficulties, emotional dysregulation, rage, and outbursts

Educational & Therapeutic Benefits

• Bridges theory and practice with creative, ready-to-use resources
• Supports trauma-informed approaches across multiple settings
• Applicable across a wide range of therapeutic models and frameworks
• Helps professionals understand and respond to complex trauma presentations

Perfect For

• Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors
• Social workers and foster carers
• Teachers and SENCOs working with trauma-affected children
• Anyone supporting children and adolescents with developmental trauma

Product Details

• Author: Dr Karen Treisman
• Pages: 424
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.3 x 2.5 x 29.7cm