Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice

School and mental health therapists are often called on to deal with school-related problems, such as bullying, ADHD, and underachievement, along with other emotional and behavioral disorders that interfere with learning and performance. As the first guide to the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy in school settings, this book provides innovative and well-established approaches to working with children and adolescents. The authors provide assessment and intervention tactics, with specific sensitivity given to the unique needs of youth within the context of school and family. Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings is a comprehensive reference text for mental health professionals working closely with school officials, as well as a resource for school psychologists, guidance counselors, pupil personnel support staff, school social workers and clinical psychologists.