This book provides psychotherapists with a multidimensional view of childhood neglect and a practical roadmap for facilitating survivors’ healing. Working from a strong base in attachment theory, esteemed clinician Ruth Cohn explores ways therapists can recognize the signs of childhood neglect and provides recommendations for understanding lasting effects that can persist into adulthood.
Key Features
- Multidimensional view: Offers insights into childhood neglect.
- Practical roadmap: Facilitates survivors’ healing.
- Attachment theory: Strong foundational approach.
- Clinical material: Extensive resources for therapists.
- Skills development: Focus on recognizing non-verbal communication.
- Evidence-based treatment: Array of modalities for therapeutic sessions.
Additional Information
Along with extensive clinical material, chapters introduce skills that therapists can develop and hone, such as the ability to recognize and discern non-verbal attempts at communication. Working with the Developmental Trauma of Childhood Neglect is an essential book for any mental health professional working with survivors of childhood trauma.
