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Now in its second edition, the Handbook of Cognitive-Behavior Group Therapy with Children and Adolescents offers a review of cognitive-behavior therapy fundamentals, evidence-based group interventions, and practical guidelines for group psychotherapy.
This extensive guide presents innovative and evidence-based treatments for the challenges faced by today's youth. Each chapter covers areas such as assessment, case conceptualization, group selection, cultural considerations, protective factors, and detailed strategies and treatment protocols for use in clinical practice. This handbook combines theoretical foundations with practical application, highlighting the authors' personal experiences through case studies and therapeutic vignettes.
This book is an invaluable reference for professionals providing therapeutic intervention to children and adolescents.
List of contents
Part I: Essentials of Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy
1.Finding Strength in Numbers: An Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy (CBGT) with Youth
Jessica L. Stewart & Ray W. Christner
2.Leading Effective Groups for Children and Adolescents: Change Through Connection
Craig Haen & Seth Aronson
3.Legal and Ethical Issues in Providing Group Therapy to Minors
Linda K. Knauss
4.Useful Techniques in Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Youth: Helping Youth See Things from Wing to Wing
Robert D. Friedberg, Isabella Xie, Callie Goodman, Joee Zucker, Megan Neelley, Runze Chen, Andrea Hanna, & Tia Lee
5.Setting Considerations for Group-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Children and Adolescents
Aynsely Scheffert
Part II: Presenting Problems
6.Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Ellen Flannery-Schroeder & Chelsea Tucker
7.Cognitive Behavior Therapy Groups for PTSD
Paul Sullivan, Annie Fraiman, Halle Thurnauer, & Danielle S. Citera
8.Using Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy for Youth Depression
Courtney L. Leone & Hannah Brimkov
9.Improving Coping for Anger and Aggressive Youth
John E. Lochman, Nicole Powell, Caroline Boxmeyer, Annie Deming, & Laura Larsen
10.Modern Group Eating Disorder Treatment: Inclusion from a Cognitive Behavioral Perspective
Emily L. Winter, Rachel Baumann, & Erin DeMaio
11.Group CBT for Youth Experiencing Grief
Michaela Thordarson
12.Building Healthy Media and Device Habits: A CBT-Based Roadmap
Jessica L. Stewart, Ray W. Christner, Christy Mulligan, & Emily Fox
13.Running Multi-Family Skills Training Groups in DBT for Adolescents
Jill H. Rathus
14.Affirming LGBTQ Youth with Group CBT
Johanna de Leyer-Tiarks
15.Building Team Cohesion and Optimal Performance
Jason Von Stietz
16.Providing Positive Psychology Interventions in Group Counseling
Shannon M. Suldo, Sarah Fefer, & Kai Zhuang Shum
Part III: Conclusions and Future Considerations
17.Epilogue: Future Considerations in CBT Group Treatments
Christy Mulligan
About the author
Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a nationally registered health service psychologist. He is board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology.
Jessica L. Stewart, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She maintains a private practice in Providence, Rhode Island, focusing on personal empowerment and distress tolerance through transitional challenges.
Christy A. Mulligan, Psy.D., is an assistant professor in the School Psychology Program in the Derner School of Psychology at Adelphi University.
Summary
Now in its second edition, the Handbook of Cognitive-Behavior Group Therapy with Children and Adolescents offers a review of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) fundamentals, evidence-based group interventions, and practical guidelines for group psychotherapy.
