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Noted for its multisystemic-ecological perspective, this accessible text and practitioner resource has now been revised and expanded with 60% new material. The book provides a comprehensive view of adolescent development and explores effective ways to support teens who are having difficulties. The authors examine protective and risk factors in the many contexts of adolescents' lives, from individual attributes to family, school, neighborhood, and media influences. Assessment and intervention strategies are illustrated with diverse case examples, and emphasize a social justice orientation. Useful pedagogical features include end-of-chapter reflection questions and concise chapter summaries. New to This Edition *Incorporates current research on brain development, resilience, gender diversity, mental health care, and more. *Chapters on new topics: the adolescent brain, trauma, and suicide and self-injury. *Fully rewritten chapters on substance use, queer youth, justice-involved youth, and the joys of working with adolescents. *Reflects the unique contexts and challenges facing Generation Z.Product Identifiers
PublisherGuilford Publications
ISBN-139781462546152
eBay Product ID (ePID)6049060967
Product Key Features
Number of Pages362 Pages
Publication NameWorking with Adolescents: a Guide for Practitioners
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Work, Clinical Psychology
AuthorStacey Freedenthal, Rebecca Bolden, Douglas Davies, Nicole Nicotera, Julie Anne Laser
SeriesClinical Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Families
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Weight636 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorJulie Anne Laser, Douglas Davies, Stacey Freedenthal, Rebecca Bolden, Nicole Nicotera