Even the best grounding in the science and principles of psychotherapy can leave students poorly prepared for actual face-to-face work with clients. This important resource is dedicated specifically to increasing the confidence and professional competence of graduate students and early career professionals who use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with children and adolescents.
With accessible language, engaging humor, and step-by-step guidance on what to do and when to do it, the author walks learners through the entire clinical process from initial consultation with young clients and their caregivers through the conclusion of treatment. With a focus on promoting joy and meaning, the book also integrates interventions from positive psychology literature with CBT techniques.
The guide is replete with procedural instructions for each step of treatment along with suggested sample language and flexible scripts that can be tailored to the needs of individual clients. Brief rationales for each procedure describe how therapeutic interactions and statements support effective and ethical practices. Evidence-based CBT techniques address issues ranging from mood disorders to anxiety disorders and other internalizing problems and include such skills as externalizing the problem, behavioral activation, physiological calming and mindfulness, and happy/coping thoughts. Strategies that engage families in the therapeutic process are included, providing guidance on how to coach parents and other caregivers to participate in certain interventions, respond well to defiance in youth, and create a supportive environment. Pointers for dealing with common types of resistance from youth and caregivers include specific steps and sample scripts. As a special feature, the use of close-up magic as a tool to facilitate an alliance, overcome resistance, and teach clinical concepts to youth is illustrated throughout the book. Chapters offer ready-to-use forms, templates, worksheets, and client handouts.
An ideal resource for the needs of trainees and early career professionals, this engaging text will also interest more seasoned professionals who wish to learn how to do CBT with youth.
Key Features:
PresentsCBT-based and positive psychology techniques specifically for practicum and internship students and other early career professionals
Fosters the development of confidence and competence in practicing CBT with youth
Provides easy-to-read, step-by-step guidance including sample scripts that can be easily adapted
Offers proven strategies for engaging families in the therapeutic process
Delivers pointers for dealing with common treatment challenges
By:
David J. Palmiter Jr. PhD ABPP,
David J Palmiter,
Jr,
PhD,
Abpp
Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 718g
ISBN: 9780826131188
ISBN 10: 0826131182
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 30 September 2016
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Edward J. O'Brien Preface 1 Introduction Remarks for Trainees and Early Career MHPs Conventions in This Volume Parent-Lunatics Positive Ethics Multiculturalism Section I: Establishing the Foundation 2 The Initial Evaluation The Framework of the Evaluation The Preinterview Work The Office The Initial Interview Individual Interview With the Kid Work in Between Sessions Evaluating Suicidal Ideation 3 Feedback and Treatment Planning Feedback Session Treatment Planning Types of Treatment Contracts 4 Techniques for Facilitating Adherence and Responding to Resistance Facilitating Adherence Responding to Resistance Section II: Engaging the Youth 5 Externalizing the Problem Explanation Additional Commentary Intervention Tracking Log 6 Behavioral Activation and Sleep Hygiene The Modular Treatment Approach Behavioral Activation Sleep Hygiene 7 Physiological Calming and Mindfulness Physiological Calming Measuring Relaxation Mindfulness Strategies 8 Coping/Happy Thoughts, Gratitude, and Crisis = Pain + Opportunity Beginning Sessions Coping Thoughts Gratitude Crisis = Pain + Opportunity Section III: Engaging the Parent(s) 9 Parent Integration and Special Time Timing of the Parent Session Preparing the Kid for the Parent Session The Parent Consultation Funeral Exercise Additional Parent Sessions 10 Thought Testing and the Serenity Prayer Thought Testing Serenity Prayer 11 Problem Solving Problem Solving in a Family Session Problem Solving in an Individual Session 12 Establishing and Growing Strengths and Acts of Kindness Establishing a Foundation Strengths Development Plan Teaching About WAIT Acts of Kindness 13 Defiant Kids Setting a Context Parent Work With Kids Age 12 and Under Parent Work With Kids Age 13 and Older Punishment Section IV: Final Phase and Termination 14 Using Exposures Engaging the Kid Engaging the Parent Exposure Nuances Sessions Going Forward Nuances With Other Populations 15 Termination and Booster Sessions Context Introducing Termination to a Kid Introducing Termination to the Parents First Introducing Termination to Parents Second The Last Session Prior to Starting Booster Sessions Booster Sessions Section V: Surprising Events and Special Circumstances 16 Surprising Events With Kids 17 Surprising Events With Parents A Pattern of Interfering Transference 18 Should You or Should You Not? Appendices A Intake Forms B Family Psychiatric History Forms C Developmental History Form D Interpersonal Inventory E Sentence Completion Tasks F Individual Interview With the Youth G Lethality Evaluation Form H Treatment Plan Form I Intervention Tracking Log J Recommended Resources Index
David J. Palmiter, PhD, ABPP, is Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling, and Director, Psychological Services Center at Marywood University, Scranton, PA.
