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- Problems With the Use of Traditional Behavior Modification Techniques in Treating PTSD in Children - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from William KrillThe use of traditional behavior modification techniques with stress disordered children needs to be done with caution and extra care. The issue of the primary source of the child’s behaviors needs to take precedence over simply “pressing on” with behavior modification techniques. The key ...
Views: 2765(1 vote) - Brain Chemistry and PTSD - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from William KrillPTSD is all about brain chemistry and what happens to the brain during and immediately after the critical, traumatic incident. Essentially, the chemicals that flood the brain during the trauma do so in order to help the person to survive the event, either by running away, or fighting furiously. ...
Views: 4565(3 votes) - The Gentling Approach to PTSD in Abused Children - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from William KrillPerhaps the most notable flaw in all of the current treatment methods of treating children for stress disorders, including acute stress and post traumatic stress, is that they are modeled largely on the experiences and diagnostic criteria of adults. Not much treatment development has been made ...
Views: 5252(2 votes) - Sample Chapter from: 'Gentling: a Practical Guide to Treating PTSD in Abused Children' - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from William Krill5 The Stress Episode As therapists, one of our major tools is our words. Most adults, when they witness a child who is severely upset over what appears to not want to follow a directive, will label the behavior a “tantrum”, or at best “acting out”. In most cases, this is a fairly accurate ...
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