Child & Adolescent

"Winnicott was a healer with the qualities of a parent, a magician, a teacher, a poet and a friend. The editors of this book have done a great service in collecting and arranging papers dating from the experiences of the evacuation in the Second World...

Lowenfeld realised that 'Play' was the medium through which children worked out their emotional conflicts. She recognised that it was a cognitive process which could be analysed (in a non-Freudian way) to understand and deal with behaviour problems and...

The Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents, based in groundbreaking research from Jill Ehrenreich-May, David H. Barlow, and colleagues, suggest that there may be a simpler and more efficient...

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...

This latest installment in the bestselling What To Do series tackles children's feelings of anxiety around current events and what is portrayed in the news. Scary news is an inevitable part of life. This book can support and guide efforts to help scary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993426933Author Rosanna DeanFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint SattvaPublisher SattvaWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 4mm

Honors NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) WinneriParenting Media Award WinnerWhat to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold provides the keys to escape from a variety of pesky habits. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step...

This highly practical book presents current developments in play therapy, including innovative applications for particular problems and populations. Contributors first discuss the latest ideas and techniques emerging from object relations, experiential,...

This book is an account of best practice in psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapy (PPIP) and mentalizing, bringing the two approaches in dialogue in relation to infancy.While being similar, PPIP and mentalizing emphasize different aspects of...

Silver Award Winner - Mumii Best Baby and Toddler Gear, Parenting Books.What is the value of our achievements without self esteem? Dr Holan Liang presents her practical approach to bringing up children from the inside out, setting aside exterior results...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780767908726Author Elaine N. AronFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday DelPublisher Broadway Books (A...

An authoritative, up-to-date guide for psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians and other professionals working with vulnerable and at-risk children Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for psychologists and...

This updated edition of The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy reflects the many changes in the profession. It includes: additional chapters on neuroscience, work with 'looked after children' and with foster parents, working in...

From Trauma to Resiliency integrates research and practice of trauma-informed care, reviewing the neuroscience of trauma and highlighting relationship-based interventions for diverse populations that have faced multiple traumas. Chapters explore the...

Play for Sick Children offers a unique insight into the crucial work of the play specialist. It examines the repercussions of being ill and receiving treatment experienced by children and their families, and highlights the importance of receiving quality...

The groundbreaking book that puts the focus on teens and young adults with social challenges This book offers parents a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends for teens and young adults with social challenges-such as those diagnosed with autism...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780968519905Author Liana LowensteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Champion PressPublisher Champion PressWeight(grams) 384g

This beautifully illustrated and sensitive fairy tale has been created for children experiencing feelings of anxiety. With engaging and gentle illustrations to help prompt conversation, it tells the story of a boy who is taught by an animal-guide how to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937661373Author Jean EichFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Pesi, IncPublisher Pesi, Inc

A classic in its field, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple offers everything you need to know about the use of psychoactive medications in the treatment of childhood and adolescent psychological disorders in easy-to-understand...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780471296447Author WrightFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher Turner Publishing Company

Understanding 10-11-Year-Olds introduces the challenges that face children as they start to make their transition from childhood into adolescence.Children at this age begin to express independence and confidence in their capability that may extend beyond...

Provides insight into the process by which an infant is separated from oneness with its mother, revealing the impact of this separation on human behavior throughout life.Book InformationISBN 9780684854069Author Louise J. KaplanFormat PaperbackPage Count...

The standard reference in the field, this acclaimed work synthesizes findings from hundreds of carefully selected studies of mental health treatments for children and adolescents. Chapters on frequently encountered clinical problems systematically review...

The mental health field has seen a significant shift in the past decade toward including a neuroscience perspective when designing clinical interventions. However, for many play therapists it has been challenging to apply this information in the context...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780804139809Author Tamar ChanskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint Harmony BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Working With Parents Makes Therapy Work demonstrates the crucial role of parent work in child and adolescent therapy. The Novicks suggest that restoring the parent-child relationship contributes to long-lasting therapeutic change in children and...

Notice the signs of narcissism in your child and act to curb them before it's too late! Raising empathetic and unselfish young people in today's "all about me" world might seem impossible, but parents can insulate children from these harmful influences...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951056322Author Mary NhinFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Grow Grit PressPublisher Grow Grit PressWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 2mm

What is 'mentalization'? How can this concept be applied to clinical work with children, young people and families? What will help therapists working with children and families to 'keep the mind in mind'? Why does it matter if a parent can 'see...

This unique book is the first to fully explore the history of autism - from the first descriptions of autistic-type behaviour to the present day. Features in-depth discussions with leading professionals and pioneers to provide an unprecedented insight...

The Presence of the Therapist uses clinical studies based on the author's publications over the past 18 years to illustrate work with severely distressed children. The reader is encouraged to enter a dialogue with the author to explore the many dilemmas...

Frances Tustin (1913-1994) was one of the first professionally trained child psychotherapists in Britain. Although internationally recognised for her pioneering therapeutic work with autistic children, her approach is considered by some to be...

Essential Aloneness presents a series of lectures on DW Winnicott delivered by Christopher Bollas in the 1980s to students and staff of the Institute of Child Neuropsychiatry at the University of Rome. Those attending were familiar with Winnicott's...

With insight and humor, this motivating guide shows how to bring executive functions (EF) to the forefront in K-8 classrooms--without adopting a new curriculum or scripted program. Ideal for professional development, the book includes flexible,...

This book helps adults to understand firesetting behaviour in children and teens and provides strategies to work with them to address the behaviour. Drawing upon the latest juvenile firesetting research and utilising child development theory to underpin...

Have you ever wanted to understand more about mental health difficulties, such as trauma, OCD, attachment, shame and grief, but been put off by lengthy, academic texts? Have you ever wanted to start a conversation with a child about mental health...

Treating subtypes of OCD, such as scrupulosity, harm, existential, and relationship OCD, in children and adolescents can often present a wealth of challenges. The nature of these lesser-known subtypes can make delivering common aspects of OCD treatment,...

Assessment provides rich opportunities for understanding the needs of children and adolescents, yet reports are often hard for parents, teachers, and other consumers to comprehend and utilize. This book provides step-by-step guidelines for creating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994474681Author Maria GanciFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint LM PublishingPublisher LM PublishingWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 10mm