Explores the historical and cultural context of storytelling, providing examples of specific stories for specific situations and practical advice on how to use them. Covering themes such as anger,... (more)
A comprehensive resource manual, this book looks at the theory and development of group work as a form of therapy, the settings in which group work may be used, and effective therapeutic methods. 345... (more)
Awareness of the need to take the problem of childhood depression more seriously has highlighted the lack of practical material for those working in this area. This text offers a resource for the... (more)
This guide should help both those involved in planning and organizing, and those offering help to parents. The contents include chapters on "good enough" parenting; developing home-based parenting... (more)
A scholarly, multidisciplinary and comprehensive introduction to the field of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents, along with its clinical assessment and treatment. It is... (more)
This comprehensive guide provides overviews of the key psychological processes affecting mental health, such as development, attachment, emotion regulation and attention, and draws out the... (more)
Presents a variety of creative approaches to working with young people in residential childrens homes, secure or psychiatric units, and special schools. The contributors describe a wide range of... (more)