Synopses & Reviews
Review
"Friedberg and McClure have produced an excellent second edition of their invaluable guide. This volume not only reflects the authors' additional years of clinical experience and wisdom, but also incorporates scientific advances from the past dozen years. It provides a thorough explanation of fundamental concepts for novice therapists as well as advanced techniques for working with specific diagnostic groups. I will recommend this book to my trainees--I only wish I'd had it when I was in training!"--Mary A. Fristad, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University
Review
"Older and wiser, indeed! Friedberg and McClure begin their book with this acknowledgement. The authors’ clinical maturity is apparent in every page of the book, rendering this second edition even more outstanding than the first. Through illuminating case examples and detailed explanations, Friedberg and McClure show in a sophisticated and nuanced manner how to conceptualize and treat childhood disorders using state-of-the-art, evidence-based techniques. For new and seasoned therapists who strive to be as successful as possible in their use of CBT with children and adolescents, this is a 'must-have' book."--Wendy K. Silverman, PhD, ABPP, Director, Yale Child Study Center Program for Anxiety Disorders
"Friedberg and McClure have done it again! The second edition of this classic text on cognitive therapy for youth offers even greater depth and clinical wisdom, with new emphasis on the importance of behavioral enactment and issues of culture in psychotherapy. The strong developmental perspective makes this book essential reading for anyone--from beginning graduate students to seasoned practitioners--interested in how cognitive procedures can be applied flexibly and effectively with children and adolescents. Full of detailed examples and illustrations, the book brings sophisticated concepts to life, making it a resource you will surely turn to again and again."--Bruce F. Chorpita, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
"Friedberg and McClure have produced an excellent second edition of their invaluable guide. This volume not only reflects the authors' additional years of clinical experience and wisdom, but also incorporates scientific advances from the past dozen years. It provides a thorough explanation of fundamental concepts for novice therapists as well as advanced techniques for working with specific diagnostic groups. I will recommend this book to my trainees--I only wish I'd had it when I was in training!"--Mary A. Fristad, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, The Ohio State University
"This text is one of the best resources I have found for teaching both the theory and practice of CBT for children. The model underlying the approach is fully described and illustrated with numerous case examples. Specific techniques for communicating the theory and facilitating the therapeutic process are provided. Many different therapeutic activities are discussed in detail, including creative applications that children may find interesting and engaging. I have routinely required this book for students in my graduate Child and Adolescent Therapy course and my therapy practicum."--Mary Louise Cashel, PhD, Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University
Review
"The best text I have read on cognitive work with children and adolescents. Unlike the oversimplified perspective presented in some other writing on this intervention approach, this book places cognitive work in developmental and transactional contexts. In doing so, Friedberg and McClure show great respect and understanding for the complexity of clients' lives. Their theoretically sophisticated case studies convey the nuts and bolts of cognitive work in ways that will help both new and experienced clinicians. I was particularly pleased by the authors' embedding of cognitive interventions in developmentally sensitive play and storytelling scenarios."--Douglas D. Davies, MSW, PhD, School of Social Work, University of Michigan
"This book expertly fills a void in the literature. It provides clinicians with an in-depth, state-of-the-art approach for linking specific cases with specific cognitive treatments, and does so for a variety of clinical populations. A developmental and multicultural orientation enhances the text as well, making it a 'must have' for practitioners working with youth with behavior disorders. The book's focus on case conceptualization and the 'nuts and bolts' of cognitive therapy also makes it an excellent resource for child psychopathology courses."--Christopher A. Kearney, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
"This book offers a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive application of the cognitive model to a wide range of child and adolescent problems and situations. From the fundamentals of case conceptualization and session structure to the more advanced topics of treatment planning and implementation, Friedberg and McClure provide a comprehensive and empirically based guide to the treatment of depressed, anxious, and disruptive children and adolescents. Richly infused with case examples, treatment protocols, and creative applications, this outstanding volume goes a long way to bridge a gap in the clinical literature by extending and adapting cognitive therapy principles and procedures (originally developed for the treatment of adults) to the treatment of children and adolescents. It represents a significant contribution to the field of cognitive therapy, and will be an important text for courses on child and adolescent therapy, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and/or school counseling. Filled with practical information, the book will also be an invaluable resource for clinical supervisors involved in the training of therapists in practicum and clinical settings."--William J. Lyddon, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi; Founding Fellow, Academy of Cognitive Therapy
"At last! Friedberg and McClure bring clinicians into their offices and show in detail how cognitive therapy can be done with children and adolescents. Graduate students and therapists in training will devour every page to learn how and when to use both standard and innovative cognitive therapy interventions. As an experienced clinician, I appreciate that each treatment chapter introduces creative interventions that are new to me. Included are detailed descriptions of each intervention, session transcripts, and client worksheets, which will help me quickly add the new techniques and procedures to my repertoire of favored interventions. In addition, useful flow charts guide therapists in choosing among the variety of methods taught, depending on treatment goals and client needs. This book is leaping to the top of my list of recommendations for therapists wanting to improve the cognitive therapy they offer children and adolescents."--Christine A. Padesky, PhD, coauthor of Mind Over Mood; Co-Director, Center for Cognitive Therapy, Huntington Beach, California
Synopsis
Widely regarded as the definitive practitioner reference and teaching text, this book provides a complete introduction to doing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with 6- to 18-year-olds. The authors offer a blueprint for formulating cases and tailoring treatment to each child's or adolescent's unique developmental and clinical needs. Coverage includes how to orient children and families to cognitive therapy, structure each session, and implement a wide range of CBT techniques. Rich case material illustrates ways that CBT can help children struggling with specific emotional and behavioral problems. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
New to This Edition
*Incorporates the latest advances in CBT with youth and gives increased attention to cultural issues, including new case examples.
*Chapter on working with patients with autism spectrum disorder.
*Chapter on cognitive-behavioral family therapy.
*Pull-out boxes throughout that summarize key points.
*Epilogue on developing clinical wisdom.
See also the authors' Cognitive Therapy Techniques for Children and Adolescents: Tools for Enhancing Practice, which presents creative ways to address challenging problems.
Synopsis
An ideal teaching text or practitioner reference, this book offers a complete introduction to doing cognitive therapy with children and adolescents. A systematic yet flexible approach to case conceptualization and treatment planning is presented. The authors review the essentials of orienting children and families to cognitive therapy, structuring each session, and implementing commonly used cognitive and behavioral techniques. Concluding chapters describe strategies for addressing specific clinical problems: depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior.
About the Author
Robert D. Friedberg, PhD, is Associate Professor, Director of the Predoctoral Internship Program, and Director of the Preventing Anxiety and Depression in Youth Program (PANDY) at the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology. A clinical psychologist, Dr. Friedberg is the author of three other books on children and adolescents. He has published numerous articles in scholarly journals and delivered presentations on cognitive therapy with children and adolescents to professional audiences. Dr. Friedberg is a Founding Fellow in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Jessica M. McClure, PsyD, works as a clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents at the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is an adjunct faculty member at the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology. Dr. McClure has coauthored presentations and articles on the treatment of children and adolescents and currently serves children and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, behavior problems, and developmental delays.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Case Conceptualization
3. Collaborative Empiricism and Guided Discovery
4. Session Structure
5. Introducing the Treatment Model and Identifying Problems
6. Identifying and Connecting Feelings and Thoughts
7. Therapeutic Socratic Dialogues
8. Commonly Used Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques
9. Creative Applications of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
10. Homework
11. Working with Depressed Children and Adolescents
12. Working with Anxious Children and Adolescents
13. Working with Disruptive Children and Adolescents
14. Working with Youth Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
15. Working with Parents
16. Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Epilogue
References
Index