Gold In the Shadow

Description

conducting individual therapy with abused childrenhow to begin therapy, identify distortions, effectively challenge ingrained patterns of behavior, and constructively bring therapy to a close

navigating the maze of Child Protective Servicesknowing what resources are available, what obstacles are likely to arise, and how to work with social workers

understanding the medical findings of maltreated childrenhow information from a child＊s physician can provide critical insights into the child＊s experience, and often into children＊s expectations of future relationships

testifying in court as a therapisthow the court works and how to prepare to give effective testimony

facilitating parent interventionshow to help mothers and fathers develop relationships with their children to the fullest and nurture each child＊s potential as his or her personality develops