CBT with children, young people and families

This book covers the application of cognitive behaviour therapy to children and young people within health, school and community contexts. It provides accessible knowledge and practice skills for professional staff working with troubled children and young people. Contents include: parents and child development ; the wider context: families, schools, culture and safety; childhood problems and distress; assessment and formulation; evaluating practice; therapeutic alliance; facilitating psychological understanding; facilitating acceptance and coping; facilitating change; moderating factors to effective practice; the role of supervision; what to do if CBT is not working .