Introduction

Julian D. Ford, Ruth Pat-Horenczyk, Danny Brom

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Abstract

Children speak to the heart, and mothers, fathers and other caregivers speak of their children from the heart. Yet, in the literature on psychological trauma, children and their adult caregivers occupy a disproportionately small place. This paradox reflects the pervasive tendency toward denial, and skepticism regarding the mere existence of severe effects of psychological trauma in childhood, resulting in the lack of proper care for many children in need of it. The purpose of this book is to present the state of the art on children’s vulnerability and resilience in the wake of psychological trauma, and contribute to the developing systems of care for traumatized children.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationTreating Traumatized Children
Subtitle of host publicationRisk, resilience, and recovery
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages1-12
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781134092161
ISBN (Print)9780415426367
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2008

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2009 Selection and editorial matter, Danny Brom, Ruth Pat-Horenczyk and Julian D. Ford; individual chapters, the contributors. All rights reserved.

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