Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents: Theory and Practice for School and Clinical Settings (5th Edition) – eBook

A complete, theory-based approach to working with young clients in both clinical and school settings

Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, 5^th Edition, (PDF) provides college students and mental health professionals with state-of-the-art theory and practical guidance for main contemporary psychotherapeutic schools of thought. Adolescents and children are not just small adults; they have their own requirements, needs and desires, on top of the issues presented by limited life perspective and still-developing brains. Providing care for young clients needs a deep understanding of the approaches and interventions that work along with growing brains, and the practical skill to change course to align with developing personalities. The comprehensively revised fifth edition is a comprehensive reference, complete with expert insight.

Structured around theory, this ebook includes both clinical and school settings in the fields of counseling, psychology, and social work. Coverage of the newest thinking and practice includes Rational-Emotive, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Family Systems, Reality Therapy, and Play Therapy, giving a complete resource for any mental health expert who works with young people.

• Learn how to apply culturally responsive counseling with younger clients
• Understand the key approaches to counseling and psychotherapeutic interventions
• Discover the legal and ethical implications of working with children and adolescents
• Examine interventions for adolescents and children with disabilities and health care needs

This updated edition includes a stronger focus on the clinical application of theory to particular disorders of adolescence and childhood and new coverage of the ethical and legal issues related to social media. Sections include a case studies and online resources that make it perfect for classroom use, and new chapters on Play Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy improve usefulness to practicing therapists. Expert guidance includes techniques for working with individuals, groups, and parents, and explores the efficacy of the theories under discussion.

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