Child and Adolescent Therapy

Child and Adolescent Therapy: Science and Art, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, evidence-based guide for therapists working with children and adolescents. Integrating psychotherapy research with clinical expertise, the book covers all major theoretical orientations and their application to a wide range of diagnostic categories. The Second Edition incorporates recent developments in mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapies, neuroscience research, Motivational Interviewing, and the use of therapeutic diagrams, modeling how expert therapists combine science and art in treatment planning and clinical decision-making.

Key Features:

• Covers major theoretical approaches, including behavioral, cognitive, mindfulness-based, psychodynamic, constructivist, and family systems therapy.
• Integrates evidence-based practices with practical, real-world clinical guidance.
• Provides detailed examples of therapist verbalizations and client interactions to illustrate techniques.
• Includes guidance on treatment planning that balances outcome research, cultural factors, and individual client characteristics.
• Explains how therapeutic approaches align with diagnostic characteristics of common child and adolescent disorders.
• Features new content on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Offers practical strategies for using therapeutic diagrams and visual tools with young clients.
• Designed for both students and experienced clinicians seeking to enhance their therapeutic knowledge and skills.