Clinician's Guide to CBT for Children to Young Adults: A Companion to Think Good, Feel Good and Thinking Good, Feeling Better

The Second Edition of this companion to Think Good,Feel Good and Thinking Good,Feeling Better is a powerful and insightful clinical resource for CBT practitioners who work with children and young adults. It provides guidance on all aspects of the therapeutic process, with a wide range of case studies highlighting specific therapies in action. The book also includes additional materials and handouts for use in therapy, as well as practical, real-world case examples. It is a systematic approach to the use of cognitive behavioural therapy to treat common psychological problems, and is perfect for professionals and trainees in child and adolescent mental health, as well as non-mental health professionals who work with children in a therapeutic setting.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The Second Edition of this companion to "Think Good, Feel Good" and "Thinking Good, Feeling Better" is a comprehensive and insightful clinical resource for CBT practitioners who work with children and young adults. This companion work builds upon the workbook materials by offering readers comprehensive guidance on all aspects of the therapeutic process, along with a wide range of case studies showcasing specific therapies in action.

A Clinician's Guide covers a range of topics, including parental involvement, key cognitive distortions in children, formulations, challenging thoughts, guided discovery, and the use of imagery. The author also includes a chapter focused on common potential problems that arise in therapy and strategies to overcome them.

The book highlights the underlying philosophy, process, and core skills of employing CBT with children and young people. Readers will appreciate the competency framework, which describes the CORE philosophy, PRECISE process, and the ABCs of specific techniques. The book also includes:

Additional materials and handouts for use in therapy, including psycho-educational materials for children and parents on common problems, like depression, OCD, PTSD, and anxiety.
Downloadable, multi-use worksheets for use in the clinician's therapeutic sessions.
Practical, real-world case examples that shed light on the techniques and strategies discussed in the book.
A systematic approach to the use of cognitive behavioral therapy to treat common psychological problems.

This book is an invaluable resource for professionals and trainees in child and adolescent mental health, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, community psychiatric nurses, and occupational therapists. It provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the effective use of CBT with children and young adults, helping practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to their clients.

Weight: 872g
Dimension: 216 x 275 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119396314
Edition number: 2nd Edition