Description
The most effective treatments for child and adolescent psychopathology are often family-based, emphasising the active involvement of family members beyond the referred individual. This book details the clinical skills, knowledge, and attitudes that form the core competencies for the delivery of evidence-based family interventions for a range of mental health problems. Offering practical case studies to illustrate treatment principles, and discussing barriers to treatment and problem-solving in relation to common difficulties. Covers topics such as anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, sleep, and eating disorders. Therapist competencies are thoroughly examined, from the role they play in severe/complex cases and in achieving successful outcomes to commonly misunderstood aspects of family-based interventions and how they can be enhanced. Clinical approaches to working with diverse families, and those of children affected by parental psychopathology, child maltreatment and family violence are also explored. Essential reading for psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, mental health nurses, counsellors and social workers.
An overview of the core competencies for the delivery of evidence-based family interventions for child and adolescent mental health issues.
About the Author
Jennifer L. Allen is a Reader in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath where she is also the Research Director of the clinical psychology doctoral training programme. David J. Hawes is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology and co-Director of the Child Behaviour Research Clinic at the University of Sydney. Cecilia A. Essau is a Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Roehampton where she is Director of the Centre for Applied Research and Assessment in Child and Adolescent Wellbeing.
Reviews
'... this book is a valuable tool. I especially appreciated Chapter 8: A Family-Based Approach to the Treatment of Youth Depression because it is comprehensive and clearly addresses connecting concerns like stress and depression. This book can have practical use for clinicians who need to serve their clients with innovative action. Delivery of interventions for mental health conditions is made much easier with this teaching guide. Buy this book and use it!' Charla S. Waxman, Doody's Review Service
Book Information
ISBN 9781108706063
Author Jennifer L. Allen
Format Paperback
Page Count 324
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 188mm * 16mm
An overview of the core competencies for the delivery of evidence-based family interventions for child and adolescent mental health issues.
About the Author
Jennifer L. Allen is a Reader in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath where she is also the Research Director of the clinical psychology doctoral training programme. David J. Hawes is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology and co-Director of the Child Behaviour Research Clinic at the University of Sydney. Cecilia A. Essau is a Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at the University of Roehampton where she is Director of the Centre for Applied Research and Assessment in Child and Adolescent Wellbeing.
Reviews
'... this book is a valuable tool. I especially appreciated Chapter 8: A Family-Based Approach to the Treatment of Youth Depression because it is comprehensive and clearly addresses connecting concerns like stress and depression. This book can have practical use for clinicians who need to serve their clients with innovative action. Delivery of interventions for mental health conditions is made much easier with this teaching guide. Buy this book and use it!' Charla S. Waxman, Doody's Review Service
Book Information
ISBN 9781108706063
Author Jennifer L. Allen
Format Paperback
Page Count 324
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 188mm * 16mm
