Recommended Reading
Books, articles, and resources that can help you understand your child's experience and support their healing journey.
7 resources
About TF-CBT: official program overview (opens in a new tab)
by TF-CBT National Therapist Certification Program
An English-language introduction from the official TF-CBT program, describing the treatment and its child, adolescent, and caregiver focus. Bring questions about suitability and pacing to your therapist.
Official TF-CBT workbooks: English and Spanish (opens in a new tab)
by TF-CBT National Therapist Certification Program
The official resource page links to child and teen TF-CBT workbooks in English and Spanish, including Word editions for telehealth. The landing page is in English. Use workbook activities with a TF-CBT therapist; trauma narration and exposure activities need a clinician’s plan and support.
A grounding activity to try together
by Trauma Therapy Guide
An optional, step-by-step sensory activity. Skip any sense, stop when you want, and choose what feels comfortable.
EMDR Therapy: What It Is, Procedure & Effectiveness (opens in a new tab)
A comprehensive medical overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy from Cleveland Clinic. This resource explains how EMDR works through the Adaptive Information Processing model, its effectiveness for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions, and provides detailed information about treatment procedures and applications.
Trauma and Recovery (opens in a new tab)
by Judith Herman
A foundational text on understanding psychological trauma, exploring the stages of recovery from traumatic events.
The Body Keeps the Score (opens in a new tab)
by Bessel van der Kolk
A foundational text exploring how trauma reshapes both body and brain, and how innovative treatments can help people recover.
What Happened to You? (opens in a new tab)
by Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey
An accessible exploration of how childhood experiences shape who we become. Written as a conversation between a renowned psychiatrist and Oprah Winfrey, this book helps both clinicians and families understand trauma's impact on the brain and behavior.
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