The Trauma-Informed Pediatric Practice

Childhood Trauma and Resilience: A Practical Guide is a hands-on resource for pediatricians and child health professionals seeking to provide trauma-informed care. This practical guide equips clinicians to identify, assess, and treat children and families affected by trauma and adversity in everyday practice. Beyond immediate clinical care, it offers a structured framework to transform practices into trauma-sensitive environments, optimizing care for all patients. The book integrates mnemonics, charts, tables, case studies, and guidance on addressing physician burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Additionally, it provides over 20 reproducible handouts on topics such as attachment, cultural connections, and promoting resilience, empowering pediatricians to engage families in ways that prevent and mitigate the effects of trauma.

Key Features:

• Practical, trauma-informed guidance for pediatricians and child health professionals.
• Framework and actionable steps to create trauma-sensitive practices.
• Includes mnemonics, charts, tables, and case studies to reinforce learning.
• Addresses physician burnout and secondary traumatic stress.
• Over 20 reproducible handouts on attachment, cultural connections, and resilience.
• Focuses on family-centered strategies to prevent and mitigate the impact of trauma.