The Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications

Ships the week of April 14! The Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications Edited By Ana M. Gómez, Jillian Hosey Copyright 2025 The Handbook of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Children: Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications is a comprehensive and truly vital text for both experienced professionals and novice clinicians alike. In these pages, dozens of experts and pioneers thoroughly cover the complex nuances of theory, assessment, research, and clinical practice. Specific sections cover etiology, neurobiology, and various theoretical and conceptual models for working with the complexities of cumulative and chronic traumatization in childhood. Additional sections cover standardized and non-standardized assessment and diagnostic tools, as well as the formulation and organization of the clinical interview with children and caregivers. Other chapters provide systematic and comprehensive reviews of current treatment modalities and effective approaches for treating children with complex trauma and dissociation across different stages of early development. The book’s co-editors bookend the volume with thorough explorations of the nuanced and multifaceted issues impacting children with complex trauma and dissociative symptoms and features. Table of Contents (Chapter 31 written by Ana Gomez and Marshall Lyles) 1. Setting the Stage: An Introduction to Child Complez Trauma and Dissociation Ana M. Gomez, MC, LPC & Jillian Hosey, MSW, RSW, LICSW  Part 1: Theory, Conceptual Models, and Neurobiology in Children with Complex Trauma and Dissociation 2. Epidemiology of Dissociation in Children Colin A. Ross, MD 3. The Discrete Behavioral States/States of Being Model John Lovern, PhD 4. Traumatic Attachment: Clinicial Reasoning for Attachment Trauma Benedetto Farina, MD & Adriano Schimmenti, PhD 5. Affect Regulation, Attachment, and the Developing Social Brain: Implications for Assessment & Treatment of Dissociative Disorders Richard M. Cross, UKCP 6. Structural Dissociation: Developmental Pathways and Treatment Implications Kathy Steele, MN, CS  7. The Autohypnotic Model of Dissociation D. Michael Coy, MA, LICSW 8. Knowledge Isolation, Protective Adaptation, and Long-Term Impacts: Betrayal Trauma Theory's Contribution to Our Understanding of Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Childhood Laura K. Noll, PhD 9. Interpersonal Neurobiology Robyn Gobbel, LMSW 10. Polyvagal Theory and The Autonomic Nervous System George S. Thompson, MD 11. The Innate Connection System and Sensory-Affective Orienting: Relevance to Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Jessica Christie-Sands, PhD, CPsychol., CSci., AFBPsS and Frank Corrigan, MD, FRCPsych Part 2: Symptomatology, Assessment, & Diagnosis in Children with Complex Trauma and Dissociation 12. Symptomatology in Children with Complex Trauma and Dissociation Betsy de Thierry, MA 13. Considerations in Screening, Assesment, and Clinical Interviewing Alexis Arbuthnott, PhD, RD Psych., Billie Jo Bennet, MSW, RSW, Jillian Hosey, MSW, RSW, LICSW and Patti van Eys, PhD 14. Differential and Co-occuring Diagnoses, Neurodivergence, & the Complexity of Dissociative Features in Children Patti van Eys, PhD and Alexis Arbuthnott, PhD, RD Psych 15. Working Considerations in Building the Road Map to Treatment: Case Conceptualization, Treatment Guidelines, and Treatment Planning Jillian Hosey, MSW, RSW, LICSW 16. Clinical Applications of the Star Theoretical Model Frances S. Waters, DCSW, LMSW, LMFT Part 3: Treatment Modalities in Child Complex Trauma and Dissociation 17. Trauma-informed child psychoanalytic psychotherapy Valerie Sinason, PhD., PGTC, MACP 18. Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Kim S. Golding, PsyD 19. The Attachment Video-Feedback Intervention (AVI): Reducing Dysregulated Parental Behavior, Attachment Disorganization and Dissociation Valérie Langlois, PhD/PsyD., Gabrielle Myre PhD/PsyD (C) & Chantal Cyr, PhD  20. A Multimodal-Integrative Approach to EMDR Therapy Ana M. Gomez, MC, LPC 21. Psycho-Sensory Intervention®: An Occupational Therapy Approach Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR 22. A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Perspective on Family Interventions Bonnie Goldstein, PhD, Ed.M., LCSW 23. Somatic Experiencing Maggie Kline, LMFT 24. Clinical Neurofeedback Anna K. Morrell, MA, LMHC, BCN 25. Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Not Just for Acute Trauma Anymore! Matthew D. Kliethermes, PhD 26. Animal-Assisted Therapy Michael Remole, MA, LCPC, NCC 27. Child-Centered Play Therapy Kristi L. Perryman, PhD, LPC, RPT-S 28. TraumaPlay: An Integrative Play Therapy Model for Children with Complex Trauma Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW, RPT-S & Eleah Hyatt, LMFT, RPT-S 29. Theraplay and Parts Work for Treating Children with Trauma and Dissociation Karen Andor, BA, BA (hons), B.Ed. (hons), MEd & Dafna Lender, LCSW 30. A Synergetic Play Therapy Approach Lisa Dion, LPC, RPT-S 31. An Integrative and Phase-Oriented Approach to Sandtray Therapy Ana M. Gomez, MC, LPC & Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S 32. Art Therapy for Developmental Trauma and Dissociation with Children Elizabeth Davis, MFA, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC Part 4: Important Considerations in the Treatment of Children with Complex Trauma and Dissociation 33. The Therapeutic Relationship Jillian Hosey, MSW, RSW, LICSW & Eva Teirstein Young, MFA, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT 34. Boundaries and Ethics David S. Prescott, LICSW 35. Sociocultural Determinants, Anti-Oppresive and Culturally Responsive Practices LaKaavia Taylor, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT & Krystal K. Turner, M.A., LPC-Associate, NCC 36. Prenatal Reform: Complex Trauma, Dissociation, and Bonding with the Calming Womb Model Rosita Cortizo, PsyD, MFT, MA 37. Fractured Bonds: Healing Trauma in the Caregiving System Maria Zaccagnino, PhD, Martina Cussino, PhD & Civilotti Cristina, PhD 38. Intersecting Timelines: Generational Perspectives Rebeca Chow, PhD, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S 39. Shame and Guilt  Paula Moreno, LCP, Licensed Clinical Psychologist  & Sandra Baita, LCP, Licensed Clinical Psychologist  40. The Trauma-Formed Defense and Self-Protective System  Ana M. Gomez, MC, LPC 41. Self-Harm and Suicidality in Children with Complex Trauma and Dissociation Alexis Arbuthnott, PhD 42. Complex Trauma and Dissociation in the Face of Ongoing Stress and Trauma: Child Refugees and Asylum Seekers Safa Kemal Kaptan, PhD, Betül Yilmaz, MSc, Tania Bosqui, PhD & Trudy Mooren, PhD  43. Listening to the Body Speak: Conversion Issues and Functional Neurological Symptoms Nicole Black, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT   44. Chronic Pain, Medical Issues, and Complicated Clinical Presentations in Children With Complex Trauma and Dissociation Christine C. Forner, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW  45. "Mind Control" in Ritualistic and Other Extreme and Dissociation-Savvy Abuse Ellen Lacter, Ph.D.  46. Psychiatry and Pharmacology in the Treatment of Children and Youth with Complex Trauma and Dissociation  Darren Bingham, MD, MRC Psych., Helen Milroy, MBBS, RANZCP, CATCAP, Guilia Pace, MD, RANZCP, Pradeep Rao, MBBS, MD, FRC Psych., FRANZCP, CCT & Alix Woolard, PhD 47. Conclusion Jillian Hosey, MSW, RSW, LICSW & Ana M. Gomez, MC, LPC