[About the Book]

ー One Injection Can Become a Trauma -

Unpleasant experiences during hospitalization, unintended medical errors, frightening tests or procedures, and even the casual words or attitudes of healthcare professionals-each of these moments can leave deep scars on a child’s heart. These wounds, which may later manifest as insomnia, panic, or depression, are known as “medical trauma.”

This book is a comprehensive guide to “medical trauma,” written by a trauma care specialist who has provided support to over 16,000 individuals across 25 years. It carefully unpacks the causes and symptoms of trauma, explains what parents can do to prevent it, and shows how support can be provided after its onset, using real-life cases in a clear and accessible way.

It is a book for every parent, healthcare worker, and adult who interacts with children-an invitation to listen to the “silent pain” of children and to take the first step toward genuine healing.



[Table Of Contents]

Introduction

Prologue: A Testimony from Soma Sato, Who Endured Pediatric Cancer Treatment

Chapter 1: The Reality of Medical Trauma

Chapter 2: The Impact on the Family

Chapter 3: What Happens Neurophysiologically

Chapter 4: Therapeutic Interventions for Medical Trauma

Chapter 5: Preventing Medical Trauma

Chapter 6: Real-Life Cases of Medical Trauma Care

Chapter 7: Support That Accompanying Adults Can Provide

Chapter 8: Support in the Post-Treatment Phase

Chapter 9: Caring for Medical Staff

Chapter 10: MCT (Medical Child Therapist)

Conclusion

References (In No Particular Order)

Author Profile



[Editor’s Note]

Many children and adults alike feel uneasy about hospitals. But this may not simply be “disliking hospitals”-it could be a symptom of medical trauma. To avoid hurting already vulnerable children further, I encourage you to use this book as a guide.



[Author Profile]

Yukari Abe

Director, Family Child Counseling & Clinic

President, Pediatric Cancer Support Center Japan

M.A. in Clinical Psychology (CSPP graduate), SE® Practitioner, Trauma Care Touch Therapist, Medical Child Therapist (Specialized in bereavement care for suicide loss, infant/child/adolescent psychological care, and trauma care in general)



Born in 1964. After experiencing depression and overcoming personality disorders rooted in trauma, she developed an interest in clinical psychology and began studying the field.

In 2007, she graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, specializing in family and child therapy. She went on to earn certifications including: Therapist certified by the Society for Family and Child Therapists, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Trauma Touch Therapist and Group Therapy Specialist. With deep expertise in mind-body care, she applies techniques such as touch therapy to support children, adults, and families suffering from medical trauma, helping improve their mental and physical health. She is also committed to training the next generation of specialists through the Holistic Medical Academy, with the goal of saving as many people as possible from the effects of medical trauma.

Her publications include: “Kazoku no Jisatsu: Kanashimi no Mukougawa” (“The Suicide of a Family Member: Beyond the Grief”) – FCCN Counseling Center, and “Watashi tte Adult Children Datta no? Manga de Wakaru Kokoro o Iyasu Therapy” (“Was I an Adult Child? Healing the Heart Through Manga-Based Therapy”) – Subarusha