Intended for students interested in becoming child therapists, and professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest techniques and trends, explores the complex concepts involved in treating children with psychiatric or behavioral problems. Coverage includes clinical assessment, the process of formulating cases, the selection of the proper treatment approach, the establishment of treatment alliances and a context for therapy, and a broad array of different therapeutic roles and strategies supplemented with abundant case examples. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
