Child and Adolescent Therapy, Fourth Edition

This fully revised and expanded edition serves as a definitive clinical reference for graduate-level courses in evidence-based psychotherapy. It provides a thorough grounding in the conceptual and scientific foundations of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), offering a structured framework for assessment, case formulation, and treatment planning. Written by leading authorities, the text details major CBT approaches and explores their application across diverse populations, from children and adolescents to couples and culturally diverse clients.

Key Features:

• Over 50% new and updated material reflecting current research and clinical advances.
• Comprehensive coverage of major CBT approaches, including emotion-centered problem-solving therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, schema therapy, mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
• New chapters on clinical assessment, DBT, transdiagnostic treatments, CBT-based prevention models, and improving dissemination and implementation.
• Practical guidance for applying CBT to specific populations, including youth, couples, and culturally diverse clients.
• Extensively revised content to integrate evidence-based findings and modern clinical practices.
• Ideal for graduate students, clinicians, and practitioners seeking an authoritative resource on CBT theory and application.