Treating Somatic Symptoms in Children and Adolescents
Treating Somatic Symptoms in Children and Adolescents (Guilford Child and Adolescent Practitioner Series) by Sara E. Williams PhD, Nicole E. Zahka PhD
2017 | ISBN: 1462529526 | English | 273 pages | PDF | 3 MB
2017 | ISBN: 1462529526 | English | 273 pages | PDF | 3 MB
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.