Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), grounded in the attitudes and principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), is based on the belief that a parent acting as an agent for change in place of a play therapist has potential for significant and lasting therapeutic gains. This newly expanded and revised edition of Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) describes training objectives, essential skills and concepts taught in each session, as well as the format for supervising parents' play sessions. Transcripts of actual sessions demonstrate process and content in the 10 CPRT training sessions. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of CPRT on child and parent outcomes is presented in support of CPRT's designation as an evidence-based treatment model. This second edition is updated to include six new chapters exploring the topics of cultural considerations for working with ethnically and racially diverse families, neuroscience support for CPRT, and adaptions for specific populations including parents of toddlers, parents of preadolescents, adoptive families, and the teacher/student relationship. The authors' expertise and experience results in a book that is essential reading for both students and professionals. By using this text and the accompanying treatment manual, filial therapists will have a complete package for training parents in the CPRT model.

Treating Trauma in Transgender People is the only treatment guide available focused on treating the symptoms of trauma in transgender people. People will buy this book because it has complicated content about difficult topics, but is written in an approachable and nonjudgmental style with illustrative case vignettes. A reader should choose Treating Trauma in Transgender People over similar books because it is clear and concise, and offers data-driven rationale for treatment recommendations.

Narrative Therapy with Spanish Speakers provides counselors, social workers, and other mental health professionals with a variety of culturally responsive bilingual activities developed for use with clients of all ages. Each short chapter covers topics such as fear, acceptance, and trust; the chapters also employ short fictions, sayings, and quotes, all in both Spanish and English, that professionals can share directly with clients. Additional materials on the book's website include audio resources for both counselors and clients, and the book is replete with icons and guides to help counselors quickly find relevant material.

* This book provides a robust and practical discussion about implementing solution-focused therapy in the outdoors * While other adventure and outdoor therapy books provide general introductions and overview of the work, this book presents an evidence-based and robust model for therapy outdoors, which is largely missing from the field. * This book brings together experiences of using this model in current outdoor practice, and contrasts with many adventure therapy books written by scholars with limited outdoor therapy experiences.

Lays out the guiding principles that contribute to change in couple and family therapy training. Contains hands-on exercises to help professionals integrate Common Factors into their work and reflect on their own practice Presents practical strategies and exercises to build on readers' previously existing therapeutic skill set and help them practice more effectively

Lays out the guiding principles that contribute to change in couple and family therapy training. Contains hands-on exercises to help professionals integrate Common Factors into their work and reflect on their own practice Presents practical strategies and exercises to build on readers' previously existing therapeutic skill set and help them practice more effectively

Provides in-depth discussion of the use of strategy and non-linear thinking in creating client change Presents highly effective and advanced-level clinical techniques that are frequently not discussed in other texts Uses real transcripts from master clinicians to illustrate key interventions regardless of theoretical orientation, which demonstrates universality

Integrates mental models with non-linear thinking as a method of clinical training Presents a complete model of clinical training that is novel and comprehensive Presents complicated clinical topics in a very easy to read style

* One of the first books of its kind to be dedicated solely on control struggles in romantic and sexual relationships how to clinically treat it. * Aims to help professional clinicians who work with couples of all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientation to recognize the complexity and contradictions of control struggles in couples, determine their origin, understand how these struggles may be responsible for their symptoms, and to break these destructive standoffs and alleviate their associated symptoms. * Detailed case studies with common symptoms are clearly illustrated allowing the clinician to follow the interventions offered, as well as client progress. * Begins with how to spot the origins of control issues to terminating a relationship with a client and preventing their relapse.

* One of the first books of its kind to be dedicated solely on control struggles in romantic and sexual relationships how to clinically treat it. * Aims to help professional clinicians who work with couples of all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientation to recognize the complexity and contradictions of control struggles in couples, determine their origin, understand how these struggles may be responsible for their symptoms, and to break these destructive standoffs and alleviate their associated symptoms. * Detailed case studies with common symptoms are clearly illustrated allowing the clinician to follow the interventions offered, as well as client progress. * Begins with how to spot the origins of control issues to terminating a relationship with a client and preventing their relapse.

This is a unique, first-hand account of working on the frontline in NHS psychological therapies.

Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model examines specific factors that contribute to successful supervision in school psychology, including the integration of a developmental process of training, the ecological contexts that impact practice, and evidence-based problem-solving strategies. Supervision is a core professional competency requiring specific training for the benefit of supervisees, clients, and the profession. Written for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the field of school psychology, this book provides thorough, specific, and immediately applicable methods and principles for supervisory practice. Featuring a diverse set of pedagogical tools, Supervision in School Psychology is an important resource for navigating the distinct challenges specific to the demanding and diverse competencies associated with supervision in school-based settings. This second edition is significantly expanded and includes updated research on best practices in school psychology supervision. Expanded coverage and new chapters address system change and social justice advocacy skills, problems in professional competence, self-care, telesupervision, and deliberate practice. Maintaining DEP's focus on the practical application of best practices, additional strategies are presented for teaching diveristy and multicultural responsiveness anchored in cultural humility. Supplemental case study material, supervisory process and reflection activities, tables, graphics, and practice-ready appendices as tools that illustrate best practices in supervision.

An encompassing socio-historical survey of the political and sociological nature of groups, communities and societies. A transdisciplinary study of crowds, masses and groups as historical, sociological, psychological and psychosocial phenomena. A unique combination of sociology, psychoanalysis and group analysis in the study of social formations. An inquiry into the enigma of crowds and mass psychology with the history of group analytic and group relations' advances in England, especially the study of large groups in the research on group processes. A comprehensive presentation of the social unconscious theory in association with the study of large groups and the Incohesion theory as new group analytic tools for understanding contemporary crowds and masses. In today's world, flooded by social conflicts and polarizations and the mass impact of social media, this book enables the reader to map out the field of the unconscious life of crowds illuminating the darkness of twenty-first century collective movements.

A unique collection of accounts of IFS supervision and consultation in practice written by advanced and well-respected practitioners in the IFS community; The book provides much needed information about the possibilities and realities of supervision and consultation using an IFS lens; There is no closest competing book at present though there is a chapter on IFS case consultation included in Internal Family Systems Therapy: New Dimensions by Sweezy and Ziskind. (A Routledge book.)

* Since the inception of the Prevention Specialist credential in 1994, there remain few resources available to assist a professional in preparing for the credentialing exam. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the competencies and knowledge necessary to become a Certified Prevention Specialist * Divided into five domains, each module contains a self-assessment, practice questions, and suggested reading, in addition to a review of the information covered in the PS exam * Substance abuse professionals around the world looking to become a Certified Prevention Specialist will find this one-of-a-kind resource indispensable

* Since the inception of the Prevention Specialist credential in 1994, there remain few resources available to assist a professional in preparing for the credentialing exam. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the competencies and knowledge necessary to become a Certified Prevention Specialist * Divided into five domains, each module contains a self-assessment, practice questions, and suggested reading, in addition to a review of the information covered in the PS exam * Substance abuse professionals around the world looking to become a Certified Prevention Specialist will find this one-of-a-kind resource indispensable

An incredibly timely resource in light of the world's current landscape regarding coronavirus and police brutality in the US. Includes both theoretical frameworks and practical tools when working during mass shared trauma. Edited by a leader of trauma studies in the field of social work. Useful for both practicing clinicians as well as for students and teachers of social work. Includes a sample syllabus, glossary of terms, and practical exercises. Includes a fantastic range of international contributors sharing their individual experiences and perspectives.

An incredibly timely resource in light of the world's current landscape regarding coronavirus and police brutality in the US. Includes both theoretical frameworks and practical tools when working during mass shared trauma. Edited by a leader of trauma studies in the field of social work. Useful for both practicing clinicians as well as for students and teachers of social work. Includes a sample syllabus, glossary of terms, and practical exercises. Includes a fantastic range of international contributors sharing their individual experiences and perspectives.

This comprehensive overview of research and clinical practice in PTSD includes new insights into assessment with regard to DSM-5 and ICD-11, discussion of ongoing controversies in the field as to what constitutes safe and effective care, and new research as to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of PTSD. The second edition includes new coverage of the neurobiology of PTSD, PTSD in special populations, and forensic issues relating to PTSD.

Attachment-Focused Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents brings together two powerful treatment directions that exponentially expand the knowledge and skills available to child and adolescent trauma therapists. The book provides theoretical knowledge, clinical approaches, and specific, detailed techniques that clinicians will find indispensable in the treatment of the most challenging and high-risk young trauma victims. Also included are case studies, developed from over three decades of experience, that show the reader how to use the techniques in real-life settings. The treatment approach described here is flexible enough to adapt to real clients in the real world, regardless of trauma and attachment histories, family and living situations, or difficulties engaging in supportive therapeutic relationships. Clear and cohesive, the model presented here allows room for the individuality and approach of each therapist so that the therapeutic relationship can evolve in a genuine and unique way. An appendix of photocopiable worksheets gives interactive tools for therapists to immediately use with clients.

This book offers cutting-edge expertise and knowledge in new and developing play therapy, therapeutic play, and expressive arts for families and children in crisis and challenging situations. The book focuses on the use of play therapies in complex and dynamic situations such as pandemics, post-disaster conditions, crisis, migration, poverty, and deprivation. Evidence in the book is rooted in theory and contains examples of direct clinical experiences of play therapy approaches by the authors from across six continents, offering innovative methods to apply expressive arts modalities across different situations. It highlights the need to understand the context and needs of the children and families in their particular situations and provides examples of application of therapeutic principles and techniques in individual and group settings and within schools and communities. With reflections and guidance on how to support children in reaching their potential in a variety of difficult contexts, the book will be key reading for scholars and researchers in the fields of play therapy, expressive arts therapies, and creative psychotherapy, as well as professionals in these areas.

Describes common approaches used in clinical practice and provides case illustrations to demonstrate the proper application of these techniques. Illustrates basic clinical skills that cut across models and paradigms, such as establishing therapeutic relationships. Addresses the issue of beginner anxiety and its role in clinical errors, providing advice on how to take on and cope with the responsibility of working with those who are suffering. Offers key guidance on how clinical social workers can incorporate a social justice perspective into their practice. Integrates research with the author's own practice wisdom, garnered from over 30 years of clinical social work practice, teaching, research, and supervision. Includes questions for discussion, further reading, and essay questions relating to each chapter.

* Offers much-needed support for the training of systemic and integrative therapists. * Outlines a practical, problem-solving approach using IST. * Includes workbook exercises to facilitate learning. * Provides a range of scenarios that will challenge the reader to think through the specific steps for IST.

This is a unique, first-hand account of working on the frontline in NHS psychological therapies.

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale is the most widely used intelligence test for children worldwide. WISC-V introduces new subtests, composite scores, process scores, error scores, and scaled scores as a more complex and accurate means of assessing cognitive abilities. WISC-V Assessment and Interpretation provides practical information for clinicians on selection of subtest measures, administration, and interpretation. New subtests are described along with tips for accurate administration and scoring. Full Scale IQ is identified as important for predicting relevant behaviors, and primary index scores for characterizing the child's strengths and weaknesses. Classroom indicators of low scores on each of these abilities are identified, with suggested interventions, accommodations, and instructional strategies for low scorers. Coverage includes ethnic differences for the Full Scale IQ and each primary index score, along with evidence of the profound influence of parental attitudes and expectations. Several other societal and contextual factors relevant to understanding racial/ethnic differences are presented. Two chapters review use of the WISC-V for identifying learning disabilities, testing of individuals with dyslexia, and best-practice recommendations to ensure accurate diagnosis and intervention. Concluding chapters describe advances in the Q-interactive system platform allowing administration of the WISC-V on iPads and other tablets and how clinicians can tailor assessment using select WISC-V subtests and features.