@article{ref1,
title="Real Life Heroes Pilot Study: Evaluation of a Treatment Model for Children with Traumatic Stress",
journal="Journal of child and adolescent trauma",
year="2008",
author="Kagan, Rhoda and Douglas, Amber N. and Hornik, John and Kratz, Suzannah L.",
volume="1",
number="1",
pages="5-5",
abstract="Real Life Heroes was developed for use in child and family agencies with children with traumatic stress who may lack a safe home and a caring, non-offending parent/guardian. An activity-based workbook and manual assists practitioners to promote safety, understanding of the impact of traumas, attachments, affect modulation, coping skills, and trauma processing. This pilot study included 41 children, caregivers, and clinicians. Results from data collected after a four month interval indicated significant reduction in child self-reports of trauma symptoms and reduced problem behaviors on caregiver checklists. Results from data collected after a 12 month interval included a reduction in parent reports of trauma symptoms for children who received more of the intervention and increased security/attachment to caregivers over time.Keywords: traumatic stress; neglect; abuse; attachment; homebased family counseling; foster family care; residential treatment; post traumatic treatment disorder<p />",
language="",
issn="1936-1521",
doi="10.1080/19361520801929845",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19361520801929845"
}