2019
The Back2School modular cognitive behavioral intervention for youths with problematic school absenteeism: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Thastum M, Johnsen DB, Silverman WK, Jeppesen P, Heyne DA, Lomholt JJ. The Back2School modular cognitive behavioral intervention for youths with problematic school absenteeism: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2019, 20: 29. PMID: 30621787, PMCID: PMC6325742, DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-3124-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModular cognitive behavioral interventionCognitive behavioral therapy interventionManualized treatment programCognitive-behavioral interventionsBehavioral therapy interventionProblematic school absenteeismInitial effectivenessTeacher-parent collaborationSchool attendancePsychosocial functioningTeacher reportsAcademic difficultiesPsychological problemsDisruptive behaviorBehavioral interventionsTherapy interventionTreatment programQuality of lifeSixty childrenSchool dropoutYouthSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeControl armRisk factors
2017
Insights into the Feelings, Thoughts, and Behaviors of Children with Visual Impairments: A Focus Group Study Prior to Adapting a Cognitive Behavior Therapy–Based Anxiety Intervention
Visagie L, Loxton H, Stallard P, Silverman W. Insights into the Feelings, Thoughts, and Behaviors of Children with Visual Impairments: A Focus Group Study Prior to Adapting a Cognitive Behavior Therapy–Based Anxiety Intervention. Journal Of Visual Impairment & Blindness 2017, 111: 231-246. DOI: 10.1177/0145482x1711100304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive behavior therapyAnxiety interventionsBehavior therapyCognitive behaviour therapy-based interventionCognitive behaviour therapy interventionResults Three primary themesBehavior therapy interventionConcept of feelingCommon psychological problemsTherapy-based interventionsBehavior of childrenVisual impairmentChildhood anxietyIntroduction AnxietyCoping strategiesPsychological problemsTherapy interventionPractitioners ResultsImpairmentAnxietyFocus group interviewsTherapeutic techniquesSpecial schoolsChildrenPrimary themes
2009
Treatment and Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Reactions in Children and Adolescents Exposed to Disasters and Terrorism: What Is the Evidence?
La Greca A, Silverman W. Treatment and Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Reactions in Children and Adolescents Exposed to Disasters and Terrorism: What Is the Evidence? Child Development Perspectives 2009, 3: 4-10. DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-8606.2008.00069.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPosttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stressPersistent posttraumatic stress disorderPsychological first aidCognitive-behavioral interventionsPosttraumatic stress reactionsLong-term recovery phaseStress disorderPTS reactionsPsychoeducational materialsPsychological problemsStress reactionsYouthMulticomponent interventionAdolescentsDevastating natural disastersFirst aidInterventionChildrenPostdisaster recoveryImmediate aftermathActs of terrorismHigh levelsTerrorist attacksShort-term recovery