Developmental Conflicts and Diagnostic Evaluation in Adolescent Psychotherapy

Developmental Conflicts and Diagnostic Evaluation in Adolescent Psychotherapy
Author: Richard A. Gardner
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780765702067

Part of a series that aims to collectively produce the most comprehensive statement on the psychotheraputic treatment of adolescents. This volume dicusses every aspect of the evaluation of youngsters and their families who are present for treatment.

Individual and Group Therapy and Work with Parents in Adolescent Psychotherapy

Individual and Group Therapy and Work with Parents in Adolescent Psychotherapy
Author: Richard A. Gardner
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1999
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780765702074

Part of a series that aims to collectively produce the most comprehensive statement on the psychotheraputic treatment of adolescents. This volume dicusses every aspect of individual and group therapy, and work with parents.

Psychotherapy of Antisocial Behavior and Depression in Adolescense

Psychotherapy of Antisocial Behavior and Depression in Adolescense
Author: Richard A. Gardner
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Part of a series that aims to collectively produce the most comprehensive statement on the psychotheraputic treatment of adolescents. This volume dicusses every aspect of the psychotherapy of antisocial behaviour and depression.

The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Author: Monica Lanyado
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2013-01-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 113469184X

This Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the practice and principles of child and adolescent psychotherapy around the world. Contents include: * a brief introduction to the child psychotherapy profession, its history and development * a review of the theory underlying therapeutic practice * an overview of the varied settings in which child psychotherapists work * analysis of the growth of the profession internationally * an examination of areas of expertise around the world * a summary of current research Contributors are experienced practitioners from within a diverse range of schools and approaches and so provide a well-rounded picture of child and adolescent psychotherapy today. The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy will be an essential resource for professional psychotherapists, students of psychotherapy, social workers and all professionals working with disturbed children.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents

Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents
Author: Laura Mufson
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2004-04-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781593850425

Grounded in extensive research and clinical experience, this manual provides a complete guide to interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents (IPT-A). IPT-A is an evidence-based brief intervention designed to meet the specific developmental needs of teenagers. Clinicians learn how to educate adolescents and their families about depression, work with associated relationship difficulties, and help clients manage their symptoms while developing more effective communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills. The book includes illustrative clinical vignettes, an extended case example, and information on the model's conceptual and empirical underpinnings. Helpful session checklists and sample assessment tools are featured in the appendices.

Comprehensive Evidence Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents

Comprehensive Evidence Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents
Author: Candice A. Alfano
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2014-06-18
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1118864824

A complete guide to evidence based interventions for children and adolescents The past decade has witnessed the development of numerous interventions proved to be highly effective; several treatments are now considered to be "well established" or "probably efficacious" interventions for children. Given the range of providers working with children—clinical psychologists, child psychiatrists, clinical social workers, school psychologists, and marriage and family therapists—this book is designed to provide all professionals the information they now need about the use of these evidence-based interventions (EBIs), as well as the evaluation criteria used to determine their efficacy in in meeting the mental health needs of children. Alfano and Beidel have assembled a team of experts to write the disorder chapters. Each chapter begins with an overview of the disorder then delves into evidence-based approaches to treatment, the impact of parental involvement, case-by-case modifications, progress measurement, and clinical examples. In overview chapters the editors cover: The role of development in treatment planning and implementation Dissemination of EBIs into school and community settings The use of controversial therapies with children Emerging methods of service delivery and access improvement Comprehensive Evidence Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents provides clinicians, researchers, and students alike with the theoretical, conceptual, and practical skills to provide children and adolescents with the best care possible.

Diagnosing and Treating Children and Adolescents

Diagnosing and Treating Children and Adolescents
Author: Brandé Flamez
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2015-10-05
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1118917928

A guide to treating mental health issues in children and adolescents Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals is a resource tailored to the particular needs of current and future counselors, behavioral healthcare clinicians, and other helping professionals working with this vulnerable population. With in-depth content broken into two sections, this book first provides a foundation in the diagnostic process by covering the underlying principles of diagnosis and treatment planning, and then applies this framework to the DSM-5 categories related to children and adolescents. With research continually reshaping our understanding of mental health, it is critical mental health professionals make decisions based on evidence-based pathways that include the specialized research around children and adolescents. The leading experts who contributed to this book share contemporary perspectives on developmental considerations, assessment information, presenting symptoms, comorbidity, levels of severity, prevalence data, and other relevant factors. Structured content of chapters provides a crosswalk between the DSM-5 and this book Updated content based upon the changes, additions, and revisions to the DSM-5 that affect diagnosis, assessment, and treatment Pedagogical features, such as learning objectives, case studies, guided practice exercises, and additional resources, to support effective learning Diagnosis and Treatment of Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Clinical and School Settings is a critical resource for mental health practitioners and graduate students working toward a career in a mental health profession.

Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Problems

Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Problems
Author: Carolyn S. Schroeder
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 665
Release: 2017-06-29
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1462530729

This highly accessible work, now thoroughly revised, has shown thousands of students and clinicians how to assess and treat children's emotional and behavioral difficulties from a developmental perspective. The authors provide a sound understanding of typical development (ages 2–12) and the risk and protective factors for psychopathology. Chapters on common psychological disorders and family stressors describe the nature of each problem, review evidence-based treatments, and offer step-by-step guidelines for intervention, illustrated with helpful case examples. A comprehensive framework for assessing children and planning treatment is used throughout. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the book's 24 reproducible forms and handouts in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition: *Chapters on developmental disabilities and trauma. *Significantly revised to reflect advances in assessment, treatment, and developmental psychopathology research. *Additional material on pharmacological treatments in each disorder-specific chapter. *Sibling rivalry chapter expanded to include difficulties with peers. *Updated for DSM-5.