Child and Adolescent Studies Books
The Secret Life Of The Unborn Child: A remarkable and controversial look at life before birth
At sixteen weeks the unborn child shies away from light. At twenty weeks there is a response to speech patterns. At twenty-five weeks the baby can kick in time to music. And at six months the unborn... (more)
When a Baby Dies: Psychotherapy for Pregnancy and Newborn Loss
This is the first in-depth exploration of psychotherapy for those who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy or in the first few weeks of life. Irving B. Leon integrates recent work on... (more)
The Child Psychotherapist and Problems of Young People
Many parents at some time dread that a child of theirs may be mentally ill or disturbed. But even after a generation of child psychology, psychiatry and psychotherapy, they still frequently fear to... (more)
The Adolescent Psyche: Jungian and Winnicottian Perspectives
Drawing on Jung's concept of individuation, Richard Frankel provides an introduction to the theory and practice of adolescent psychology. His advice and guidelines should be of interest to anyone... (more)
Parents as therapeutic partners: Listening to your child's play
This text aims to teach parents how to conduct play therapy with their young children. Parents who take their children for psychotherapy often feel they are to blame for their children's problems,... (more)
Child Abuse, Psychotherapy and the Law: Bearing the Unbearable
Those working with families in the field of child abuse often find themselves becoming intimately involved with family law. A legal framework can aid those working in the field, and a... (more)
Treatment of the Severely Disturbed Adolescent
A study of methods of treatment for severely disturbed adolescents, on the premise that they have a full capacity for internalisation, once their abandonment depression has been worked through.
Play Therapy: Where the Sky Meets the Underworld
Play is one of the most creative opportunities open to a child, and is of growing interest to therapists and others in the caring professions. This book examines how children develop skills in play... (more)
From Fetus to Child: An Observational and Psychoanalytic Study
The advent of ultrasound scanning has made it possible to observe the fetus undisturbed in its natural surroundings. In this book the author describes in moving detail her observations of the... (more)
Working with Parents in Therapy: A Mentalization-Based Approach
Parenting is a developmental process that fluctuates and transforms throughout the lifespan. To support working with parents, the authors present a mentalizing approach that considers the current... (more)
Deliberate Practice in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Deliberate practice exercises help students and trainees rehearse fundamental child and adolescent psychotherapy skills to develop basic competence and hone their own personal therapeutic style.
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Transitional Objects in Early Childhood: The Value of Transitional Objects in the Early Years
In this innovative book, Amanda Norman looks at D. W. Winnicott’s theory of Transitional Objects in early years practice, the ‘good-enough’ parent, and the relationship between the young child and... (more)
Supervision in a Changing World: Reflections from Child Psychotherapy
Supervision in a Changing World explores the range of skills and knowledge a child and adolescent psychotherapist brings to the practice of supervision.
Featuring contributions from leading... (more)
Managing Social Anxiety in Children and Young People: Practical Activities for Reducing Stress and Building Self-esteem
Managing Social Anxiety in Children and Young People introduces a new approach for working with anxious children and young people to help them develop social skills and reduce stress.
Structured... (more)
The CWP and EMHP Handbook: CBT Essentials with Children and Young People
As an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP), you have to think on your feet, manage a caseload, deal with emotional distress and try and not get... (more)
Hugo's Hops
Hugo’s Hops is a story about a young hippo, with a physical disability. When hearing news of a Savanna Sports Day taking place, Hugo is hopeful to join in. By sharing his feelings with his family,... (more)
Teaching Self-Compassion to Teens
Grounded in knowledge about the unique developmental challenges of adolescence, this book presents an innovative approach for teaching self-compassion to teens and young adults in clinical,... (more)
Mary Sheridan's From Birth to Five Years: Children's Developmental Progress
This new edition of a classic text is the go-to reference for anyone concerned with the developmental progress of pre-school children. It provides the knowledge required for understanding children's... (more)
Using Trauma-Focused Therapy Stories: Interventions for Therapists, Children, and Their Caregivers
Using Trauma-Focused Therapy Stories is a groundbreaking treatment resource for trauma-informed therapists who work with abused and neglected children ages nine years and older as well as their... (more)
Cultivating Mindfulness to Raise Children Who Thrive: Why Human Connection from Before Birth Matters
Cultivating Mindfulness to Raise Children Who Thrive introduces an expanded view of human development and health, which begins before conception and moves through pregnancy, early childhood and... (more)
Understanding Children’s Worry: Clinical, Developmental and Cognitive Psychological Perspectives
This accessible guide offers a concise introduction to the science behind worry in children, summarising research from across psychology to explore the role of worry in a range of circumstances, from... (more)
Psychological Insights for Understanding COVID-19 and Families, Parents, and Children
With specially commissioned introductions from international experts, the Psychological Insights for Understanding COVID-19 series draws together previously published chapters on key themes in... (more)
Using the Expressive Arts with Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Loss: A Pocket Guide
This guidebook has been created to be used alongside the storybook, The Girl Who Lost the Light in Her Eyes. Using a relational approach, it explores the themes of the story and offers guidance to... (more)
Mentalization in the Family: A Guide for Professionals and Parents
Mentalization in the Family draws upon the latest research on child development, parenting, and mentalization theory to provide a comprehensive guidebook for parents, teachers, social workers, and... (more)
The Handbook of Therapeutic Care for Children: Evidence-Informed Approaches to Working with Traumatized Children and Adolescents in Foster, Kinship and Adoptive Care
This innovative book brings together a wide range of therapeutic approaches, techniques and models to outline recent developments in the practice of supporting children in out-of-home care. It sheds... (more)
Everyday Parenting with Security and Love
Everyday Parenting with Security and Love offers parents and carers an introduction to caring for children who struggle to form emotional bonds. (more)
The Reading Bug: And How You Can Help Your Child to Catch It
Written in a humorous style, this book explains how readers can open the world through a love of books. The author has cut through the jargon and the controversies to reveal the simple truths which... (more)