"Laura Choate has created an important resource for mental
health professionals who work with adolescent girls. This nuanced
text analyzes the cultural pressures that affect girls by
presenting the most current research in the field. Both prevention
and evidence-based treatment interventions are offered. A must have
for the bookshelf of both the new and seasoned practitioner "
Heather Trepal, PhD
Department of Counseling, University of Texas at San Antonio
"Contemporary culture promotes a 'hot and sexy' diva image to
girls, encouraging inner emptiness, depression, and even risk for
self-injury, but Adolescent Girls in Distress is exactly 'what the
doctor ordered'- a well-researched, thoughtful, and systematic
antidote empowering professionals to create the resilience,
resourcefulness, and resistance needed to navigate and thrive in
this girl-toxic culture. A must-read for anyone concerned about
today's girls." Margo Maine, PhD, FAED, CEDS,
Eating Disorder Specialist and Author
Cultural stressors are affecting girls at increasingly younger
ages, resulting in mental health issues such as depression, eating
disorders, substance abuse, self-injury, and even suicide. This
guide offers mental health professionals evidence-based treatment
approaches and strengths-based prevention strategies that promote
successful navigation of childhood and adolescence. Grounded in
ecological systems theory, the book focuses on the socialization
processes that begin in early childhood and contribute to the
development of problems that are increasing in today's adolescent
girls. The book describes how the confluence of societal, family,
peer, school, and individual developmental influences can
negatively affect adolescents.
It considers the pressure on young girls to be sexualized and to
look and act older than they are, the effects of consumerism and
materialism, the pervasive use of social media, and the pressure to
excel in all areas-stressors that can impede the development of an
authentic self during this critical period of physical and
emotional growth. Practical and detailed treatment interventions
are provided for issues such as depression, eating disorders,
substance abuse, self-injury, relationship violence, and sexual
victimization. In addition, the book emphasizes the importance of
early intervention to prevent problems, and the promotion of girls'
resilience to cultural pressures so they can successfully cope with
complex life demands. Case studies, discussion questions, skill
development activities, recommended readings, and online resources
reinforce content. Key Features:
Includes detailed treatment interventions including
strengths-based approaches and best-practice guidelines Focuses on
socialization processes that begin in early childhood and
contribute to the development of mental health problems Contains
case studies, discussion questions, skill development activities,
recommended readings, and online resources
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