Child Psychotherapy Treatment Guide (Third Edition)

Author: Arthur E. Jongsma
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book combines case studies to introduce the theories and techniques of child psychotherapy in an accessible manner, with a particular emphasis on detailed descriptions and analyses of cases. It is a highly instructive work. The book is divided into four parts: Part 1 is an introduction to child psychotherapy, primarily discussing the personality traits of children with psychological disorders and the role of play therapy; Part 2 covers the work with parents of child patients; Part 3 introduces the basic principles of the therapeutic process, elaborating on the treatment of neurotic children, children with personality disorders, and children with narcissistic disorders, among others; Part 4 presents case studies in child psychotherapy. This book is a must-read for child psychotherapy professionals, as well as a valuable resource for parents of children, child educators, and psychology enthusiasts. The book features the following: 1. Clear and well-structured, with detailed and actionable content. 2. Chapters are organized according to different issues faced by children, offering highly targeted treatment plans. 3. The selected issues are closely tied to real-world social needs, providing strong guidance for practical work. 4. Comprehensive and inclusive, drawing on the strengths of various therapeutic approaches, making it a versatile tool for therapists with different orientations, and an essential reference for child counselors in their daily work.