The Guilford Press Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Third Edition: A Casebook for Clinical Practice

Product Description Thousands of clinicians and students have turned to this casebook--now completely revised with 90% new material--to see what cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) looks like in action with the most frequently encountered child and adolescent disorders. Concise and accessible, the book is designed for optimal utility as a clinical resource and course text. Leading scientist-practitioners provide a brief overview of each clinical problem and its assessment and management. Chapters are organized around one or more detailed case examples that demonstrate how to build rapport with children and families; plan effective, age-appropriate treatment; and deliver evidence-based interventions using a variety of therapeutic strategies and materials. (Prior edition editors: Mark A. Reinecke, Frank M. Dattilio, and Arthur Freeman.) New to This Edition *Most chapters are new, reflecting nearly 15 years of advances in theory and research. *Additional chapter topics: generalized anxiety disorder and family-based treatment of adolescent substance abuse. *Streamlined, more concise format makes the book even more user friendly. *Increased attention to cultural considerations and transdiagnostic treatment strategies. Review "Incredibly, this third edition surpasses the first two in terms of thoroughness, timeliness, ease of understanding, and mastery of the relevant clinical material. It continues to be the go-to volume for clinicians, investigators, and trainees interested in moving the dial with respect to efficacy and effectiveness for the major mental health conditions affecting youth. Five stars!"--Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley; Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco "In the third edition, Kendall has curated a collection of clinically rich, informative, and engaging chapters covering a wide variety of problems. This highly pragmatic casebook showcases innovative thinking about CBT for youth. Readers will appreciate both the depth offered by many of the leading clinical researchers and the breadth of topics covered. It is an encyclopedia of clinical wisdom that offers something for everyone."--Bruce F. Chorpita, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles; President, PracticeWise “The third edition builds well on previous editions, and nicely blends theory and practice in chapters from world-leading authorities. It is suffused with practical materials for treatment planning and therapist–client dialogues to help the reader fully understand how to implement the treatments. A significant advance for this edition is its emphasis on transdiagnostic aspects of case conceptualization and treatment. Trainees and experts alike will find value in this well-planned, well-implemented text."--Keith S. Dobson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Canada "Kendall has produced an outstanding volume for clinicians who are passionate about empirically supported treatments for children and adolescents. This state-of-the-art work helps clinicians to flexibly adapt treatment protocols for a range of disorders, with practical examples and rich descriptive cases. It also provides a solid review of theoretical foundations and up-to-date research findings. A 'must-have' text."--Jennifer L. Hudson, PhD, Director, Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Australia "A welcome update of a seminal work, edited and written by international experts in CBT with children and youth. The strength of the book is its focus on clinical practice--each chapter provides ample material about both the process and content of developmentally and culturally sensitive interventions, brought to life through detailed case examples. Common themes include creative uses of nonverbal methods, parent involvement, the use of behavioral techniques, and how to adapt cognitive work to the developmental level of