Child and Adolescent Therapy, Fourth Edition

Widely regarded as the definitive clinical reference and text in the field, this authoritative volume presents effective cognitive-behavioral approaches for treating frequently encountered child and adolescent disorders. The editor and contributors are leading experts who provide hands-on, how-to-do-it descriptions illustrated with clinical examples. Relevant theories and research findings are explained, and exemplary treatment manuals and client workbooks reviewed. Coverage encompasses evidence-based treatments for aggression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, depression and suicidality, obsessivecompulsive disorder, eating disorders, and trauma. Ways to involve parents in treatment are addressed throughout. New to This Edition Presents advances in conceptualizing and treating specific clinical problems. Up-to-date information on treatment manuals and outcome research. Chapters on additional therapies: modular treatments, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.