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Working with children and adolescents in groups /

By: Contributor(s): Series: Jossey-Bass social and behavioral science seriesPublication details: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 1987.Edition: First editionDescription: xx, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 1555420095
  • 9781555420093
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HV741 .R65 1987
Available additional physical forms:
  • Also issued online.
Contents:
The multimethod approach to treating children and adolescents in groups -- Planning treatment and orienting children and parents -- Assessing children's problems and resources -- Procedures for measuring progress -- Helping children set goals and choose problem-solving strategies -- Changing behavior through modeling, rehearsing, coaching, and offering feedback -- Reinforcing behavior changes using stimulus and operant control -- Helping children cope with stressful situations: cognitive and relaxation techniques -- Using games and activities to achieve treatment goals -- Influencing group structure and resolving group problems -- Assignments for practicing new behavior outside the group -- Principles and strategies for maintaining new behavior -- Applying the multimethod approach: a case example.
Abstract: (Publisher-supplied data) A concrete, step-by-step approach for using small groups to treat problem behaviors in children and adolescents. Combines the latest techniques to create an integrated, multimethod approach to help children overcome problems such as low self-esteem, stress, depression, poor study habits, and drug abuse.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Whitecliffe Library Arts Therapy Arts Therapy HV 741 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 0006906

Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-372) and index.

The multimethod approach to treating children and adolescents in groups -- Planning treatment and orienting children and parents -- Assessing children's problems and resources -- Procedures for measuring progress -- Helping children set goals and choose problem-solving strategies -- Changing behavior through modeling, rehearsing, coaching, and offering feedback -- Reinforcing behavior changes using stimulus and operant control -- Helping children cope with stressful situations: cognitive and relaxation techniques -- Using games and activities to achieve treatment goals -- Influencing group structure and resolving group problems -- Assignments for practicing new behavior outside the group -- Principles and strategies for maintaining new behavior -- Applying the multimethod approach: a case example.

(Publisher-supplied data) A concrete, step-by-step approach for using small groups to treat problem behaviors in children and adolescents. Combines the latest techniques to create an integrated, multimethod approach to help children overcome problems such as low self-esteem, stress, depression, poor study habits, and drug abuse.

Also issued online.

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