This handbook describes in detail different contemporary approaches to group work with children and adolescents. It offers chapters presenting a variety of clinical approaches written by experts in these approaches, from classic play therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to cutting-edge attachment-based intervention, mindfulness, and sensorimotor psychotherapy.
Key Features
- Detailed exploration of contemporary approaches to group work.
- Application of models to work with today's youth, including victims of trauma and those with varying diagnoses.
- Contributions from experts across a spectrum of clinical approaches.
- Suitable for a wide audience, from students to seasoned practitioners.
Additional Information
This volume illustrates the application of these models to work with adolescents struggling with LGBT issues, autism spectrum disorders, depression, and anxiety. Because of its broad scope, the book is suitable for a wide audience, from students to first-time group leaders to seasoned practitioners.