This concise book is for students and therapists who wish to develop competencies in family therapy and systemic practice with children. Using a fictional clinical case, the book describes the contributions of couple and family psychology (CFP) to the understanding and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders among children ages 2 to 12. CFP competencies are presented and applied to the case of a nine-year-old girl with school refusal and behavior problems. The book describes how a systemic perspective affects clinical decisions from intake to treatment termination. Specific competencies discussed include: scientific knowledge, assessment, evidence-based practice, intervention, individual and cultural diversity, ethical and legal standards, and reflective practice. Readers will come away from this book with a clear sense of how to conceptualize and treat common childhood emotional and behavioral disorders from a systemic perspective.

About the Author
Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP is a professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences of Emory University School of Medicine. A board certified couple and family psychologist, she specializes in treatment of children with emotional and behavioral problems. She is certified in both trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). At Emory, she has been active in teaching psychology and psychiatry trainees for over 25 years. Her scholarly work focuses on family therapy training, behavioral health services for maltreated children, and the development and evaluation of family interventions.


Book Information
ISBN 9781945612985
Author Marianne Celano
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Momentum Press
Publisher Momentum Press