Child and Adolescent Counseling Case Studies: Developmental, Relational, Multicultural, and Systemic Perspectives

Author: Dr. Brenda Jones PhDPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyPaperback:ISBN 10: 0826150012ISBN 13: 978-0826150011This state-of-the-art collection of 28 real-life cases on counseling children and adolescents emphasizes the developmental, relational, and cultural contexts of working with this population, and incorporates innovative techniques across a wide range of approaches. Intended as a companion to child and adolescent counseling texts, it offers counselors-in-training examples of hands-on, concrete, and workable applications that provide opportunities for skill and theory development. These case studies are distinguished by their emphasis on the critical impact of such systemic contexts as family, peers, and school, along with developmental and cultural contexts. The inclusion of creative and expressive interventions--often the most effective strategies in working with this population--makes this an outstanding educational resource.The case studies--representing an esteemed va