<p>“This book describes psychotherapy for immigrant children and adolescents, exploring various life stressors and complementary interventions. … The book is easy to read and contains tables that help clarify the data. The case studies are best part of the book, showing how the concepts are applied. … Clinicians and therapists will find this book a great addition to their libraries.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2016)</p>

This book provides an in-depth, practical, and cutting-edge summary of psychotherapy for immigrant children and adolescents. This text integrates practical therapeutic methods with current empirical knowledge on the unique life stressors and mental health concerns of immigrant youth, proving essential for all who seek to address the psychological needs of this vulnerable and under-served population. Specific chapters are devoted to trauma, refugees and forced displacement, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychopharmacological issues, school-based treatment, family.  Each chapter includes specific cultural concerns and treatment techniques for immigrant groups from various regions of the world.  In-depth case examples illustrate case formulation, how and when to use specific techniques, challenges faced in the treatment of immigrant youth, and responses to common obstacles.  With detailed theory and practice guidelines, Psychotherapy for Immigrant Youth is a vital resource for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other practitioners.
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Immigrant Youth Life Stressors.- Cultural Perspectives in the Context of Western Psychological Mindsets:  The Need for Cultural Sensitivity in the Mental Health of Immigrant Youth.- CBT with Immigrant Youth.- School-Based Interventions.- Treating Forcibly Displaced Young People: Global Challenges in Mental Health Care.- Trauma & Acculturative Stress.- Combined psychotherapy with psychopharmacology.- Family Factors: Immigrant Families and Intergenerational Considerations.- Immigrant Youth and Navigating Unique Systems that Interact with Treatment.- The Integration of Technology in Psychotherapy for Immigrant Youth.
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This book provides an in-depth, practical, and cutting-edge summary of psychotherapy for immigrant children and adolescents. This text integrates practical therapeutic methods with current empirical knowledge on the unique life stressors and mental health concerns of immigrant youth, proving essential for all who seek to address the psychological needs of this vulnerable and under-served population. Specific chapters are devoted to trauma, refugees and forced displacement, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychopharmacological issues, school-based treatment, family.  Each chapter includes specific cultural concerns and treatment techniques for immigrant groups from various regions of the world.  In-depth case examples illustrate case formulation, how and when to use specific techniques, challenges faced in the treatment of immigrant youth, and responses to common obstacles. With detailed theory and practice guidelines, Psychotherapy for Immigrant Youthis a vital resource for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other practitioners.
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Cutting-edge summary of cognitive behavioral therapy for immigrant children and adolescents Integration of evidence-based therapies with knowledge on the unique life stressors of immigrant youth In-depth case examples illustrating common challenges and correct use of specific techniques? Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9783319246918
Publisert
2016-02-10
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer International Publishing AG
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
Professional/practitioner, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Biographical note

Sita Patel,PhD 1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA


Daryn Reicherter, MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA