Cognitive behaviour therapy is a relatively new treatment approach which has been demonstrated to be the most effective form of treatment for many childhood disorders. This volume uniquely provides a comprehensive account of cognitive behavioural approaches to psychological problems in children, adolescents and their families. The text is structured developmentally passing from preschool through to adolescence. Each author focuses on a specific disorder and provides a rationale for treatment before proceeding to describe ...
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Cognitive behaviour therapy is a relatively new treatment approach which has been demonstrated to be the most effective form of treatment for many childhood disorders. This volume uniquely provides a comprehensive account of cognitive behavioural approaches to psychological problems in children, adolescents and their families. The text is structured developmentally passing from preschool through to adolescence. Each author focuses on a specific disorder and provides a rationale for treatment before proceeding to describe assessment and therapy illustrated by detailed case examples. The context of multimodal therapy is also highlighted along with visions for the scope of future research. Written by an international team of experts, this very practical handbook provides a valuable resource which will be welcomed by a wide range of individuals concerned with the mental health of the young.
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