Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents: The Nuts and Bolts: Second Edition

Widely regarded as the standard teaching text and practitioner reference, this book provides a complete introduction to doing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with 6- to 18-year-olds. The authors offer a blueprint for formulating cases and tailoring treatment to each child's or adolescent's unique developmental and clinical needs. Coverage includes how to orient children and families to cognitive therapy, structure each session, and implement a wide range of CBT techniques. Rich case material illustrates ways that CBT can help children struggling with specific emotional and behavioral problems. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.

New to This Edition

* Incorporates the latest advances in CBT with youth and gives increased attention to cultural issues, including new case examples.

* Chapter on working with patients with autism spectrum disorder.

* Chapter on cognitive-behavioral family therapy.

* Pull-out boxes throughout that summarize key points.

* Epilogue on developing clinical wisdom.