Separation Anxiety in Children and Adolescents : An Individualized Approach to Assessment and Treatment

This unique book presents a research-based approach to understanding the challenges of separation anxiety and helping children, adolescents, and their parents build the skills they need to overcome it. The authors provide step-by-step guidelines for implementing the entire process of therapy--from intake and assessment through coping skills training, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and relapse prevention. Featuring in-depth case examples, the book is written for maximum accessibility for all clinicians, including those with limited cognitive-behavioral therapy experience, who treat separation anxiety and other childhood anxiety disorders. Useful reproducibles include the Separation Anxiety Assessment Scales, which facilitate individualized case formulation and treatment planning. "This indispensable book presents a readily accessible, research-based approach to understanding the unique challenges of separation anxiety and giving children and parents the skills they need to overcome it. Incorporating the proven concepts and methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the authors' program is grounded in decades of hands-on clinical experience. Written in a lucid, down-to-earth style, this is a state-of-the-art guide for clinicians seeking to provide the best possible care to children, adolescents, and their families." "Authoritative, highly practical, and rich with clinical wisdom, this book fills a key need for clinic- and school-based mental health practitioners working with children and families. An informative resource for students, it is an ideal supplemental text for graduate-level courses."--Jacket Presents a research-based approach to understanding the challenges of separation anxiety and helping children, adolescents, and parents build the skills needed to overcome it. This book provides guidelines for implementing therapy; from intake and assessment through coping skills training, cognitive-behavioral interventions and relapse prevention. This volume presents a unique, research-based approach to treating the prevalent, distressing, yet highly treatable problem of separation anxiety.