Exposure Therapy for Treating Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: A Comprehensive Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626259224 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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In addition, she has extensive clinical research experience from her work at the National Institutes of Mental Health, the Affective Neuroscience Lab at Harvard University, and the Center for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Research at McLean Hospital. Veronica L. In addition to her clinical work with children and young adults, she has received a n
Samson, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating children and adolescents using evidence-based treatment interventions. She has published in numerous scholarly journals on evidence-based treatment approaches for mental health disorders in youth and has developed an iPhone application entitled “CBT Tools for Kids” to help youth monitor their thoughts and feelings and utilize CBT skills.Jessica G. Her expertise includes assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders and modification of evidenced-based treatments for special populations.Lisa H. She has clinical research experience from her work on two large National Institutes of Mental Health funded randomiz
The book also offers an overview of exposure therapy and its implementation in children and adolescents, including a review of current research and empirical findings on this approach.With this book, you’ll also find solid strategies for conducting detailed clinical assessments, so you can gain a greater understanding the specific anxiety triggers and factors that play a role in the development of and maintenance of the child’s problem, and learn how this information can be used to guide you in your development of specific exposure exercises. Finally, you’ll find tips on how to assess for family variables that may contribute to the maintenance of the child’s condition, as well as ways to work with parents in becoming effective coaches for their children during exposure-based activities.Children are vastly different than adults in their treatment needs and in the process through which effective therapy is implemented. If you’re looking for clear, practical guidelines for designing, adapting, and implementing specific exposure exercises for your young clients, this book provides everything you need in one place.. Written by a team of clinicians specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents, this professional guide offers a comprehensive, practical resource for implementing exposure therapy when treating children and adolescents with anxiety. Each chapter is devoted to tailoring exposure work to