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Springer Publishing Co Inc Game-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Child Sexual Abuse by Craig I. Springer Justin R. Misurell
Treating a confirmed or suspected case of childhood sexual abuse is undoubtedly one of the most challenging situations a clinician can face. This unique book written by recognized experts on the evaluation and treatment of childhood sexual abuse is the first to disseminate a comprehensive and integrative approach to treating child sexual abuse that combines the power of gamebased structured play therapy with cognitivebehavioural treatment. Created by the authors GameBased CognitiveBehavioral Therapy (GBCBT) is a complete therapeutic package containing engaging techniques and strategies that are proven to effectively treat the problems of sexually abused children and adolescents.The book provides the rationale underlying theory and stepbystep instructions for providing GBCBT to families affected by child sexual abuse. Detailed descriptions of evidencebased techniques and required materials are included along with reproducible game boards and other items needed to implement activities. These structured therapeutic games and roleplays are enjoyable and provide multiple opportunities for children to learn and rehearse such skills as emotional expression anger management relaxation strategies social skills social problem solving and cognitive coping. A detailed session framework complete with behavioural expectations and reward systems along with plentiful case examples further demonstrate how to implement GBCBT.Also included are objective verifiable assessment procedures. The book describes activities for individual conjoint childcaregiver and group therapy that can be used in a multitude of therapeutic environments and can be incorporated into clinical practice across a variety of orientations. Additionally it includes information about cultural considerations critical for effective delivery with diverse populations. The book also contains strategies for training and educating students and clinicians about GBCBT.Key Features: Delivers a proven new method for treating child sexual abuse that combines gamebased play therapy with cognitive behavioural therapy (GBCBT) Written by the originators of GBCBT recognized experts in this fieldDesigned for use in a variety of settings and with different therapeutic modalitiesPresents concrete strategies stepbystep instruction and required materials for treating problems related to child sexual abuseIncludes plentiful case examples and a complete structured session with behavioural expectations and reward systemsshow more