Binding: Paperback
Description: In recent years there has been an increase in research into childhood depression and it is now recognised that depression can severely impair young people in many aspects of their life school peer and social relationships and frequently persists into adulthood. Depression: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Children and Young People provides an accessible guide to recognising and treating depression in young people. Based on a successful manual developed for research trials this book presents an overview of a cognitive behavioural model for working with this age group as well as practical ideas about how to start therapy. Topics covered include: engaging young people setting goals for therapy cognitive behaviour assessment and formulation solutions for problems practitioners may face encouraging parents and agencies to support therapy. Depression includes case examples and practical tips to prepare the practitioner for working with young people. Information is presented in a readable and practical style making this book ideal for professionals working in child and adolescent mental health services as well as those in training. It will also be a useful guide for people working in community services for young people. Online resources: The appendices of this book contain worksheets that can be downloaded free of charge to purchasers of the print version. Please visit the website to find out more about this facility
Title: Depression Cognitive Behaviour Therapy With Children And Young People
Author(s): Wood Alison (In Private Practice Manchester Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415399784
Pages: 216 Pages, 101 Tables, Black And White; 9 Line Drawings, Black And White; 3 Illustrations, Black And
Publication Date: 5/1/2009
Series: CBT with Children, Adolescents and Families
Category: Psychotherapy