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I. Introduction and Background 1. Overview of Preschool PTSD Treatment Why Is Treatment Needed? Development of Preschool PTSD Treatment The Evidence Base Who Is Appropriate for Treatment? How Is the Treatment Theorized to Work? Components of PPT Feasibility of Using CBT Techniques with Young Children Parent-Child Relational Considerations Practical Matters 2. Assessment What Are Traumas for Young Children? Assessment of PTSD Is More Difficult Compared to Other Disorders What Do We Know about Assessing PTSD in Young Children? Symptomatic and Impaired, but Not Diagnosed Assessment Measures The Intake Assessment before Session 1 II. Treatment Manual Session 1. Psychoeducation Session 2. Oppositional Defiance Session 3. Feelings Session 4. Coping Skills Session 5. Tell the Story Session 6. Easy Exposure Session 7. Medium Exposure Session 8. Medium Exposure Session 9. Worst Exposure Session 10. Worst Exposure Session 11. Relapse Prevention Session 12. Graduation III. Parent Handouts, Child Worksheets, and Therapist Forms Appendix 1. Illustrations of PTSD Symptoms Appendix 2. Fidelity and Achievement ChecklisT (FACT) Appendix 3. Cheat Sheets References Index