An award-winning research psychiatrist exposes myths about childhood trauma and PTSD and provides evidence-based solutions. A compassionate and accessible guide for parents whose children have experienced traumatic or life-threatening events written by one of the foremost authorities on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. Dr. Scheeringa understands the desperation many parents feel and explains the impact of trauma, simplifies the science into layman’s terms, debunks the myths, and provides direction on navigating the confusing maze of the mental health world to find appropriate care.
This book was really informative. So much information. I did feel like the author was a bit harsh towards therapists and others in the helping professions outside of "doctors".
Dr.Sheeringa produced a solid piece of work, making claims and backing them up. While some of his views challenged my own and ultimately did not sway me, I thoroughly appreciated the level of wrestling I had to do with the well-researched content.