A comprehensive, theory-based approach to working with young clients in both school and clinical settings
Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, Fifth Edition provides mental health professionals and students with state-of-the-art theory and practical guidance for major contemporary psychotherapeutic schools of thought. Children and adolescents are not just small adults; they have their own needs, requirements, and desires, on top of the issues presented by still-developing brains and limited life perspective. Providing care for young clients requires a deep understanding of the interventions and approaches that work alongside growing brains, and the practical skill to change course to align with evolving personalities. The thoroughly revised fifth edition is a comprehensive reference, complete with expert insight.
Organized around theory, this book covers both clinical and school settings in the fields of psychology, counseling, and social work. Coverage of the latest thinking and practice includes Cognitive Behavioral, Rational-Emotive, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused, Family Systems, and Play Therapy, providing a complete resource for any mental health expert who works with young people.
This updated edition includes a stronger emphasis on the clinical application of theory to specific disorders of childhood and adolescence, and new coverage of the legal and ethical issues related to social media. Chapters include a case studies and online resources that make it ideal for classroom use, and new chapters on Solution-Focused Therapy and Play Therapy enhance usefulness to practicing therapists. Expert guidance covers techniques for working with individuals, groups, and parents, and explores the efficacy of the theories under discussion.
Show moreA comprehensive, theory-based approach to working with young clients in both school and clinical settings
Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, Fifth Edition provides mental health professionals and students with state-of-the-art theory and practical guidance for major contemporary psychotherapeutic schools of thought. Children and adolescents are not just small adults; they have their own needs, requirements, and desires, on top of the issues presented by still-developing brains and limited life perspective. Providing care for young clients requires a deep understanding of the interventions and approaches that work alongside growing brains, and the practical skill to change course to align with evolving personalities. The thoroughly revised fifth edition is a comprehensive reference, complete with expert insight.
Organized around theory, this book covers both clinical and school settings in the fields of psychology, counseling, and social work. Coverage of the latest thinking and practice includes Cognitive Behavioral, Rational-Emotive, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused, Family Systems, and Play Therapy, providing a complete resource for any mental health expert who works with young people.
This updated edition includes a stronger emphasis on the clinical application of theory to specific disorders of childhood and adolescence, and new coverage of the legal and ethical issues related to social media. Chapters include a case studies and online resources that make it ideal for classroom use, and new chapters on Solution-Focused Therapy and Play Therapy enhance usefulness to practicing therapists. Expert guidance covers techniques for working with individuals, groups, and parents, and explores the efficacy of the theories under discussion.
Show morePreface vii
About the Editors ix
Contributors xi
1 Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents:
Historical,Developmental, Integrative, and Effectiveness
Perspectives 1
H. Thompson Prout and Alicia L. Fedewa
2 Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychological Interventions with
Children and Adolescents 25
Alicia L. Fedewa, Susan M. Prout, and H. Thompson Prout
3 Culturally Responsive Interpersonal Psychotherapy with
Children and Adolescents 61
Janine Jones
4 Play Therapy: A Child-Centered Approach 91
Sue Bratton, Katherine Purswell, and Kimberly Jayne
5 Cognitive-Behavioral and Behavioral Approaches 115
Rich Gilman and Kathleen Chard
6 Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy 155
Raymond DiGiuseppe and Oana Alexandra David
7 Reality Therapy Approaches 217
Gerald B. Fuller
8 Solution-Focused Approaches 279
John J. Murphy
9 Systemic Approaches: Family Therapy 317
William B. Gunn Jr., Joni Haley, Anne M. Prouty, and Janet
Robertson
10 Children and Adolescents with Disabilities: Implications for
Interventions 357
Jonathan M. Campbell, Lisa A. Ruble, and Rachel K. Hammond
Author Index 399
Subject Index 407
H. THOMPSON PROUT, PHD, is a Professor inthe Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology Department atthe University of Kentucky. He has authored over 80 books,chapters, and articles and has presented at numerous internationaland national conferences. ALICIA L. FEDEWA, PhD, NCSP, is associate professor inthe Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology Department atthe University of Kentucky. She has presented nationally andinternationally and is author of over 30 peer-reviewed articles andbook chapters.
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