Citation

Simons M, Herpertz-Dahlmann B. Z. Kinder Jugendpsychiatr Psychother. 2008; 36(5): 345-352.

Vernacular Title

Psychotherapie von traumatisierten Kindern und

Affiliation

Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und -psychotherapie RWTH Aachen, Neuenhofer Weg 21, Aachen. msimons@ukaachen.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Verlag Hans Huber)

DOI

10.1024/1422-4917.36.5.345

PMID

18791984

Abstract

According to cognitive-behavioral models, both the avoidance of trauma-associated cues, as well as cognitive distortions of the trauma and the initial symptoms thereof lead to and subsequently maintain traumatic disorders. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy often starts with stabilizing interventions such as relaxation training. The main intervention consists of exposure to external trauma-associated cues (exposure in vivo) and to mental trauma reminders (exposure in sensu). Cognitive interventions aim to modify feelings of exaggerated guilt and shame. Of the different cognitive-behavioral programmes validated, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy yields the best evidence, particularly in the treatment of sexually abused children and adolescents.

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