Child and Adolescent Counseling: An Integrated Approach

by Brenda Jones PhD, LPC, Beth Durodoye EdD, NCC

Overview

"I am impressed with the layout, the writing, and the integrative nature of this volume. It should have a long shelf life, for it is extremely comprehensive and will be relevant for years to come."

-Samuel T. Gladding, PhD, LPMHC, CCMHC, NCC

Professor of Counseling
Wake Forest University
Fellow in the American Counseling Association
Past President of the American Counseling Association

This the first text to fully integrate the developmental, systemic, multicultural, and relational elements of child and adolescent counseling. This unique approach emphasizes the powerful interconnections supporting effective child and adolescent counseling with creative and time-efficient methods. Supported by CACREP standards, competencies, and outcomes, this book features best practice strategies and techniques to aid counselors-in-training who will be assisting children, adolescents, and their families in developing transformative coping methods while navigating contemporary issues. This textbook is distinguished by its broad and holistic focus as a means of increasing counseling efficacy and applies to a range of therapeutic modalities.

The text advocates for a multisensory approach, using creative props, expressive arts, and interactive activities that helps to foster change by harnessing the learning styles best suited to individual children and adolescents. Based in theory yet highly practical,  time-efficient, real-world counseling methods are illustrated through case studies, vignettes, and verbatim counseling sessions that are tailored to the needs of today's child and adolescent counselor. The book presents a comprehensive toolkit to foster engagement and assist the future counselor in grasping key concepts. Pedagogical aids include learning objectives, key terms, learning activities, case studies, points to remember, chapter summaries, and questions for further study. Abundant instructor resources include sample syllabi, an instructor's manual with experiential activities and assessment rubrics, additional chapter discussion questions and resources, a test bank, and PowerPoint slides. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.

Key Features:

• Grounded in a unique integrated approach encompassing developmental, systemic, multicultural, and relational elements and innovative and time-efficient practices
• Applies to a range of therapeutic modalities including school, marriage, couples and family, clinical mental health, clinical rehabilitation counseling, and more
• Illustrates time-efficient counseling methods through case studies, vignettes, and examples from actual client and counselors-in-training sessions
• Highlights contemporary issues including incarcerated parents, sexual minorities, military influences and same-sex parents.
• Infused with CACREP standards, competencies and outcomes to help with accreditation and prepare students for exams
• Edited and authored by educators and authors with a wealth of professional expertise
• Includes learning objectives, key terms, charts, tables and figure, questions for further study and chapter summaries

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826147646
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	05/14/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	500
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Brenda Jones, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSC is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Beth Durodoye, Ed.D, NCC is professor and chair of the Department of Leadership, Technology and Human Development at Georgia Southern University.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Samuel Gladding, Ph.D., LPMHC, CCMHC, NCC

About the Editors

Contributors

Preface

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Part I: Developmental, Systemic, Multicultural, and Relational Perspectives For Working With Youth Populations

Chapter 1: Developmental Theorists and Other Considerations Used When Counseling Children and Adolescents

Chapter 2: Systemic Influences that Impact Development When Counseling Children and Adolescents

Chapter 3: Relational Considerations In Child and Adolescent Counseling

Chapter 4: Counseling Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

Part II: Theoretical Frameworks For Working With Youths-Putting Counseling Into Practice

Chapter 5: Theoretical Frameworks and Applications in Child and Adolescent Counseling

Chapter 6:Theoretical Approaches and Modalities Used With Children and Adolescents

Chapter 7: Counseling Sessions Involving Children and Adolescents

Part III: Bridging Gaps: Special Populations (Children, Adolescents, and Parents)

Chapter 8: Contemporary Issues and Counseling Tropisms- Leaning Toward Promise With Children and Adolescents

Chapter 9: Addressing the Needs of Children and Adolescents with Disabilities and Those Classified As Gifted

Chapter 10: Addressing Needs of Children and Adolescents of Special Populations

Part IV: Clinical Applications For Working With Minors

Chapter 11: Child and Adolescent Maltreatment

Chapter 12: Addressing Trauma with Child and Adolescent Clients

Chapter 13: Techniques in Crisis Management Involving School-Age Youths

Part V: Personal and Professional Concerns for Counselors

Chapter 14: Ethical and Legal Considerations In Child and Adolescent Counseling

Chapter 15: Other Special Topics in Counseling Children and Adolescents: Program Identity, Essential Skills, and Counselor Wellness

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Gary B Kaniuk, PsyD (Cermak Health Services)
Description: This book discusses various aspects of child counseling including developmental, cultural, and theoretical issues as well as children with disabilities, children who have experienced trauma, crisis management, and ethical/legal questions. It also includes an accompanying website with an ebook version.
Purpose: According to the preface, the book "emphasizes the powerful interconnections that support counseling central to children and adolescents." Presenting the material in print and online format increases accessibility and searchability.
Audience: The book is intended for "counselor educators and counseling supervisors as they assist counselors-in-training and practicing counselors in acquiring a variety of child- and adolescent-centered theories, modalities, and methods." The preface notes that the book "can be adopted as the main textbook for a variety of class settings and will also appeal to educators, students-in-training, and supervisors in closely related fields, including social workers and psychologists." The authors include Brenda Jones, who has over 30 years of experience in school systems, and Beth Durodoye, a professor at Georgia Southern University, whose research focuses on multicultural competency, education, and ethnic identity. The contributors are from institutions of higher learning or school districts in the U.S.
Features: An introduction to the importance of understanding of how developmental influences impact children notes that counselors must have knowledge of when certain milestones were met, while keeping in mind the differences among racial and cultural groups. Relational contexts are where children develop self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-regulation. Clinicians address children's fears and difficulties in schools and their home/community environments. The actual counseling session is a collaborative effort to help children learn coping skills within a safe, trusting relationship. Counselors assist both disabled and gifted children understand their strengths and limitations. They also work with victims of trauma, which is becoming more prevalent as all forms of violence increase in the U.S. The book ends with a discussion of legal/ethical issues such as informed consent, confidentiality, competence, and mandatory reporting. The book is readable and contains numerous figures, tables, and exhibits. Each chapter contains a summary, points to remember, and questions for further discussion. The case studies provide important insight.
Assessment: This excellent book covers many important areas in child and adolescent counseling and includes enlightening case studies. It should be in the libraries of students, clinicians, and researchers who are interested in child psychology or social work.

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