Contemporary Case Studies in Clinical Mental Health for Children and Adolescents

Practicing counselors, psychologists, social workers, and graduate students emerging into mental health professions are often faced with complex cases that do not conform neatly to theoretical textbooks. It can be difficult to overcome the communication barrier and correctly interpret the awkward or shocking things children and adolescents may say in a therapeutic setting. Contemporary Case Studies in Clinical Mental Health for Children and Adolescents is a versatile, case-based practical treatment planner for child and adolescent therapy that provides current, real-world clinical examples, undergirded by a theoretical approach. This resource provides both a succinct discussion of diagnoses and theories, and in-depth step-by-step treatment guidance through contemporary case studies of diverse children and adolescents, to apply and challenge typical textbook definitions. Authors Baggerly and Drewes further address the dramatic changes in contemporary issues―from the COVID pandemic, race-related events and political unrest, to technological innovation―and how these events might impact these demographics in a therapeutic context. Mental health professionals will find this resource a handy, modern guide and reference to better support diverse children and adolescents in their practice. Foreword Preface Acknowledgments PART I Children CHAPTER 1 Depression Child-Centered Play Therapy with a Biracial Child CHAPTER 2 Adjustment Difficulties Child-Centered Play Therapy and Critical Race Theory with a Biracial Child CHAPTER 3 Domestic Violence Trauma-Informed Child-Centered Play Therapy with a White Child CHAPTER 4 Disruptive Behavior after January 6 Washington, DC, Uprising Cognitive Behavior Play Therapy with a White Child CHAPTER 5 ADHD and COVID-19 Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy with an African American Child CHAPTER 6 Anxiety and Asian Hate Adlerian Play Therapy with a Chinese American Child CHAPTER 7 Autism and Neurodivergence Group Play Therapy with Children CHAPTER 8 Grief after COVID-19 and Gun Violence Sand Tray Therapy with a Mexican American Child CHAPTER 9 Family Stress Filial Therapy with an Indigenous American Family CHAPTER 10 Divorced Parents Child-Parent Relationship Therapy with Parents of a White Child PART II Adolescents CHAPTER 11 Depression Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy with a Chinese American Adolescent CHAPTER 12 Social Anxiety Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a Pakistani American Adolescent CHAPTER 13 Divorce and Political Extremist Groups Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Expressive Arts with a White Adolescent CHAPTER 14 Sexual Abuse Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Creative Approaches with a Biracial Adolescent CHAPTER 15 Self-Harm Dialectical Behavior Therapy with an African American Adolescent CHAPTER 16 Tourette Syndrome and Risk of Exploitation Equine Assisted Family Play Therapy with a White Adolescent CHAPTER 17 Eating Disorders Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a Mexican American Adolescent CHAPTER 18 Substance Use Disorder Motivational Interviewing and Creative Approaches with an African American Adolescent CHAPTER 19 LGBTQ Gestalt Therapy and Liberatory Approaches with a Dominican American Adolescent CHAPTER 20 Gender Narrative Therapy with Parents of a Nonbinary Transgender Korean American Adolescent Index About the Editors About the Contributors