Child and Adolescent Studies Books
Coping with Depression in Young People: A Guide for Parents
Knowing how to deal with a teen in emotional turmoil is a daunting task for any parent. Offering parents sensible advice on distinguishing between ordinary adolescent ups and downs and depression,... (more)
Letting go as children grow: From early intimacy to full independence - a parent's guide
This text explains why the sooner parents understand and accept their children's stages and phases, the easier life becomes. All children want (more)
Play in child development and psychotherapy: Toward empirically supported practice
An effort to place play therapy on a firmer empirical foundation, this book applies a contemporary understanding of the role of play in child development to the work of mental health professionals... (more)
Including children 3-11 with physical disabilities: Practical guidance for mainstream schools
A guide to help teachers successfully include children with physical disabilities in mainstream classrooms. Topics covered include: planning for inclusion; understanding different kinds of physical... (more)
Supporting children with post-traumatic stress disorder: A practical guide for teachers and professionals
It is estimated that at any one time around 135,000 school children are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book provides teachers and support staff with the information they... (more)
Children and Grief: When a Parent Dies
Drawing upon extensive interviews and assessments of school-age children who have lost a parent to death, this book offers a richly textured portrait of the mourning process in children. (more)