Rational Emotive Behavioral Approaches to Childhood Disorders: Theory, Practice and Research

By Michael E. Bernard and Albert Ellis

Book Overview

This book surveys the use of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) to prevent and treat a variety of childhood disorders. Beginning with a review of the underlying theory and principles of REBT, the book includes chapters on problems including depression, anxieties, anger and conduct disorders, and ADHD. Finally, the book focuses on the application of REBT in childhood disorders, from working with parents and teachers to group therapy and beyond. Plentiful case studies illustrate the concepts under discussion. The book will interest school psychologists, counselors and social workers, marriage and family therapists, and child clinical psychiatrists and psychologists.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387263748
• ISBN13: 9780387263748
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.5"