Cognitive Therapy for Adolescents in School Settings

The first concise guide to conducting Cognitive Therapy (CT) in school settings, this book features in-depth case examples and hands-on clinical tools. The authors - who include renowned CT originator Aaron T. Beck - provide an accessible introduction to the cognitive model and demonstrate specific [...]
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The first concise guide to conducting Cognitive Therapy (CT) in school settings, this book features in-depth case examples and hands-on clinical tools. The authors - who include renowned CT originator Aaron T. Beck - provide an accessible introduction to the cognitive model and demonstrate specific therapeutic techniques. Strategies are illustrated for engaging adolescents in therapy, rapidly creating an effective case conceptualization, and addressing a range of clinical issues and stressors frequently experienced in grades 6-12. The challenges and rewards of school-based CT are discussed in detail. In a convenient large-size format with lay-flat binding for easy photocopying, the book contains 20 reproducible handouts, worksheets, and forms. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book will be invaluable to school psychologists, counselors, and social workers; clinical psychologists working in school settings (grades 6-12). It may also serve as a text in graduate-level courses.