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The boy who was raised as a dog

The boy who was raised as a dog

And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook Child Psychiatrist's Notebook--what Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Hea
Pages
288
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Includes material on "genocide survivors, witnesses to their own parents' murders, children raised in closets and cages, and victims of family violence ... explains what happens to the brain when a child is exposed to extreme stress, and he reveals how today's innovative treatments are helping ease children's pain, allowing to become healthy adults.

Authors

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Bruce D. Perry

Bruce D. Perry is a psychiatrist and teacher who co-authored the bestselling book What Happened to You? with Oprah Winfrey. His work focuses on understanding the impact of trauma and experiences on the brain and behavior.

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Maia Szalavitz

Maia Szalavitz is a journalist and author. She wrote 'El chico a quien criaron como perro,' a book that looks at childhood trauma and how early experiences shape us. Her writing often explores the science behind human behavior.