TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Treating complex trauma: an evidence-based case example of severe childhood abuse
JO  - Journal of child and adolescent trauma
A1  - Lawson, David M.
A1  - Hight, Stevie Malnar
SP  - 211
EP  - 225
VL  - 8
IS  - 3
N2  - Complex trauma (CT) results from exposure to severe stressors that occur within the caregiver system, are chronic, and largely begin in childhood or adolescence. This article describes the evidence-informed treatment of a 9-year-old female with chronic CT symptoms, resulting from long-term sexual, physical, and psychological abuse within her family. Treatment lasted 17 months and followed an assessment-driven, phase-based process. This process was flexibly implemented based on the unique circumstances of the case, while remaining consistent with the intent of the treatment models. Pre- to post-treatment data indicated significant reductions in trauma-related symptoms. Verbatim clinical vignettes illustrate specific interactions between family members and therapists, as well as interventions related to the treatment.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1936-1521
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40653-015-0054-z
ID  - ref1
ER  -