Treating Somatic Symptoms in Children and Adolescents
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent, Child Psychology, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work
| Author: | Sara E. Williams, PhD, Nicole E. Zahka, PhD | ISBN: | 9781462529544 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | March 24, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sara E. Williams, PhD, Nicole E. Zahka, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9781462529544 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | March 24, 2017 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
Persistent physical symptoms that may not be associated with a known medical disease can be perplexing and distressing for children and families. This book gives mental health professionals a complete understanding of somatic symptoms in 6- to 18-year-olds and presents an innovative treatment approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Numerous case examples and sample dialogues illustrate how to collaborate with health care and school professionals and conduct effective assessment, psychoeducation, and intervention, within a biopsychosocial framework. User-friendly features include 36 reproducible handouts, worksheets, and templates. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
Persistent physical symptoms that may not be associated with a known medical disease can be perplexing and distressing for children and families. This book gives mental health professionals a complete understanding of somatic symptoms in 6- to 18-year-olds and presents an innovative treatment approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Numerous case examples and sample dialogues illustrate how to collaborate with health care and school professionals and conduct effective assessment, psychoeducation, and intervention, within a biopsychosocial framework. User-friendly features include 36 reproducible handouts, worksheets, and templates. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
