Manualized cognitive behavioral treatment for physical abuse-related PTSD in an African American child: A case example Original Research Article

The present case study illustrates a modified version of a manualized cognitive behavioral treatment for physical abuse-related symptoms (; ). The case presented in this article illustrates the adaptation of a group intervention for physically abused 8- to 12-year-olds for use with a 5-year-old African American boy who had experienced chronic, severe physical and emotional abuse by his father. The course of treatment and treatment outcome are described and challenges in treatment are addressed.