Book Description:
Explore practical counseling strategies for children and adolescents with this invaluable guide by Jane Arnold. Ideal for professionals in school and clinical settings, it combines theory with real-world application, covering development, trauma, and mental health issues.
Counseling Children and Adolescents Working in School and Clinical Mental Health Settings
This comprehensive resource provides a practical guide to counseling children and adolescents in both school and clinical settings. Renowned author Jane Arnold draws on her extensive experience to synthesize classic and contemporary theories, evidence-based interventions, and field-tested strategies.
The book offers a comprehensive understanding of child and adolescent development, the impact of trauma and adversity, and common presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between counselors, schools, families, and other professionals in the child’s support network.
Combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, the book includes case examples to illustrate the application of concepts and techniques, reflective exercises to promote self-awareness and professional development, and toolboxes with resources and handouts for counselors to use with clients.
This invaluable resource is essential reading for counselors, school psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals working with children and adolescents.
- Title: Counseling Children and Adolescents Working in School and Clinical Mental Health Settings
- Author: Jane Arnold
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN: 978-1138200586