Main description:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention appropriate for a plethora of problems including anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation. School-based practitioners can alleviate some of these concerns in young people by applying CBT in school settings, but to do so successfully, CBT must be modified to accommodate busy academic schedules, to include both parents and teachers, and to align with academic or other accommodations.

Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Schools is a textbook for students and guide for practitioners looking to apply CBT in school settings. In this text, the assembled authors unpack CBT's theoretical development and provide an overview of its research support and applications for children and adolescents. Essentials for all CBT practitioners, such as behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure and response prevention are covered in detail. The book also highlights
relevant laws and ethics codes and walks readers through basic therapy micro skills. Special attention is paid to culturally responsive mental health services and key skills like psychoeducation, relaxation training, and mindfulness. The book concludes with tips for incorporating technology to supplement
therapy and enhance client engagement. Printable handouts for children and families, as well as therapist worksheets are included in addition to school-based case studies that illustrate CBT's flexibility. Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Schools is the go-to resource for students learning CBT, early career school-based practitioners and more seasoned professionals looking to draw more proactively on CBT skills in practice.

Contents:

Chapter 1: CBT Applications in Schools
Alexa R. Dixon

Chapter 2: Theory and Research
Emma Romker

Chapter 3: Counseling Preparation
Diana Joyce-Beaulieu and Brian A. Zaboski

Chapter 4: Culturally Responsive Mental Health Services
Janise S. Parker

Chapter 5: Psychoeducation, Relaxation Training & Mindfulness
Anna Schrack and Emma Romaker

Chapter 6: Core CBT Components: Part I
Lee N. Purvis

Chapter 7: Core CBT Components Part II
Erin K. Reid, Leslie K. Taylor, Kelly N. Banneyer, Jose Dominguez, Gary Liu, Laurel L. Williams, Sophie C. Schneider, and Eric A. Storch

Chapter 8: Integrating Technology into School-Based Interventions
Greg M. Muller

Chapter 9: Terminating Therapy and Referrals
Jason Gallant

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