"This book is further proof of the professional maturation of the human services, reflecting the integration of clinical judgement and practice wisdom with the findings of empirical research on the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions. This is a terrific new work that could readily be used as a primary advanced graduate textbook for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists. It will also prove invaluable forestablished practitioners in these fields."--Bruce A. Thyer, Ph.D., LCSW, Dean, School of Social Work, Florida State University, and Editor-in-Chief, Research on Social Work Practice"Corcoran distills evidence-based treatment principles with practical application--a perfect combination for enhancing the effectiveness of students and seasoned practitioners. This well-crafted book goes beyond traditional descriptions of practice and theory to illustrate in detail guidelines for implementing evidence-based practice."--Craig Winston LeCroy, Ph.D., Professor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University, and Author, Empowering AdolescentGirls and Handbook of Child and Adolescent Treatment Manuals"This book is further proof of the professional maturation of the human services, reflecting the integration of clinical judgement and practice wisdom with the findings of empirical research on the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions. This is a terrific new work that could readily be used as a primary advanced graduate textbook for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists. It will also prove invaluable forestablished practitioners in these fields."--Bruce A. Thyer, Ph.D., LCSW, Dean, School of Social Work, Florida State University, and Editor-in-Chief, Research on Social Work Practice"Corcoran distills evidence-based treatment principles with practical application--a perfect combination for enhancing the effectiveness of students and seasoned practitioners. This well-crafted book goes beyond traditional descriptions of practice and theory to illustrate in detail guidelines for implementing evidence-based practice."--Craig Winston LeCroy, Ph.D., Professor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University, and Author, Empowering AdolescentGirls and Handbook of Child and Adolescent Treatment Manuals

• Contributors Introduction I. Childhood Clinical Disorders 1: Psychoeducation with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 2: Behavioral Parent Training with Oppositional Defiant Disorder 3: Solution-Focused Therapy with Oppositional Defiant Disorder Social Problems 4: Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention with Physical Abuse 5: Cognitive-Behavioral Group Treatment with Mothers of Sexual Abuse Victims II. Adolescence Clinical Disorders 6: Structural Family Therapy with Adolescent Conduct Disorder Social Problems 7: Multisystemic Treatment with Juvenile Offending, Substance Abuse, and Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy III. Adulthood Clinical Disorders 8: Reinforcement Training with the Partners of Those Who Abuse Substances 9: Cognitive-Behavioral Marital Therapy with Depression 10: Joseph Walsh: Multiple-Family Psychoeducational Group for the Parents of Persons with Schizophrenia IV. Older Adulthood Social Problem 11: Patricia Gleason-Wynn: Psychoeducation with Caregivers of Older Adults References Index