Core Principles of Assessment and Therapeutic Communication with Children, Parents and Families: Towards the Promotion of Child and Family Wellbeing Contributor(s): Schmidt Neven, Ruth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415552435 ISBN-13: 9780415552431 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent - Psychology | Mental Health - Medical | Pediatrics |
Dewey: 618.928 |
LCCN: 2009049527 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (0.65 lbs) 192 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Practitioners today are confronted by a bewildering array of therapies as 'cure alls.' This book provides an integrated approach to working with children, parents and families that can be applied by all professionals in a variety of settings. Informed by a psychodynamic perspective, it identifies how we can avoid pathologising the behaviour of children by instead considering:
Through the presentation of sound clinical evidence and research Core Principles of Assessment and Therapeutic Communication with Children, Parents and Families creates connections between clinical practice and community action and, as such, is essential reading for anyone working to promote child and family wellbeing. |