Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents: The Nuts and Bolts, 2nd Edition

Robert Friedberg, ABPP, PhD
The Guilford Press
2015
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Kids and Teens

Many children and teens face emotional and behavior challenges that can feel hard to manage. This book offers clear guidance on how to use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help young people ages 6 to 18.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to tailor therapy to fit each child’s age and unique needs
  • Ways to involve families and explain therapy to kids in an easy, friendly way
  • Practical steps for structuring sessions and using proven CBT techniques

New and Updated Content

  • Advice on working with children with autism and their families
  • Focus on cultural differences to make therapy more effective
  • Helpful summaries and tools you can print and use

This book is a useful resource for anyone who wants to support children or teens in overcoming emotional struggles and improving their behavior.