espanolPresentamos una investigacion experimental controlada y aleatorizada con pre y pos-prueba, llevada a cabo en 47 ninos internados por maltrato en cuatro centros de proteccion. Se utilizo una escala graduada segun los criterios del DSM-5 para el trastorno de estres postraumatico (TEPT). El programa comprendio seis sesiones que implementaron Tecnicas de Liberacion Emocional (EFT) junto con expresion plastica recreativa. La Expresion Plastica fue apropiada, considerando las habilidades verbales en desarrollo y la hipoactivacion del area del lenguaje del TEPT, y facilito la aproximacion a los recuerdos en un entorno seguro y grupal. La recreacion brindo bienestar que ayudo a contrarrestar la evitacion que esta en la genesis del TEPT. La EFT produjo una rapida disminucion de la respuesta de alarma y contribuyo a la pronta elaboracion del recuerdo. El Programa disminuyo significativamente el nivel del TEPT, facilito el aprendizaje de nuevas formas eficaces de afrontamiento y aporto al pensamiento de un proyecto de vida personal. EnglishWe present an experimentally controlled and randomized investigation with pre- and post-trial results, carried out on 47 children boarded for abuse-related trauma in four different shelters. A gradual scale was utilized based on the DSM-5 criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The program included six sessions that implemented Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), together with recreational plastic expression. The Plastic Expression was appropriate, considering the under-developed verbal skills and the hypoactivation of the speech area under the PTSD, and it facilitated the approach of memories in a safe, group-oriented environment. The recreational usage brought along the comfort which in turn helped to counteract the avoidance present at the onset of the PTSD. The EFT gave way to a rapid decrease in the distress response and contributed to the immediate elaboration of memories. The program significantly decreased the level of the PTSD, facilitated learning of new and effective forms of coping, and contributed by opening the mind towards a personal life project.