Clinical Psychology of Children and Adolescents (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: (Ireland) Karl
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book attempts to integrate various theoretical orientations in clinical psychology practice, providing a comprehensive theoretical framework for clinical practice and discussing common psychological issues among children and adolescents. The book is divided into six parts. Part 1 introduces several theoretical systems used to guide time, enabling readers to understand and reflect on issues in clinical practice and the process of psychological counseling. Parts 2, 3, and 4 discuss common psychological issues in early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence, such as sleep problems, autism, and psychosomatic issues in early childhood, as well as substance abuse and schizophrenia in adolescence. Part 5 focuses on child abuse. Part 6 addresses significant life transitions in children, such as starting school, parental divorce, and death. Chapters discussing psychological issues must begin with case studies, followed by topics such as diagnosis, classification, epidemiology, and clinical characteristics, providing thorough assessment guidance, treatment methods, and principles, with exercises at the end. The book reflects the philosophical perspective of Westerners, an analytical developmental education viewpoint that breaks down various psychological issues and disorders into components, solving them from the aspects of "knowledge," "action," and "emotion," rather than a holistic moral education viewpoint that emphasizes "unity of knowledge and action." The education of children and adolescents' mental health and the correction of psychological problems are important aspects of education in China today.