| Treating Abused Adolescents Contributor(s): Gil, Eliana (Author) |
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ISBN: 1572301155 ISBN-13: 9781572301153 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1996 Annotation: With compassion and wisdom born of vast clinical experience, Eliana Gil's new book offers practical, step-by-step guidance for mental health professionals, demonstrating how they can communicate and work more effectively with adolescents who have suffered from abuse. Her book describes the impact of abuse on development, shows how "acting out" can be understood as a bid for attention and help, and details specific ways a therapist can overcome obstacles in treatment. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent - Family & Relationships | Abuse - General - Psychology | Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 96012550 |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.03" W x 8.99" (0.74 lbs) 228 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first book to explore the issue of abuse in adolescents both the residual effects of earlier child abuse and current or cumulative abuse this volume provides a sensitive account of how to optimize the value of therapeutic contact with this challenging and compelling population. Illustrating her presentation with case examples from her extensive clinical experience, the author shows when and how to address the abuse to help adolescents move ahead in their development. |