Tammie Ronen - Böcker

This text describes cognitive-constructivist therapy with children and adolescents as a creative process, combining various techniques. It presents an integrative view, incorporating cognitive and constructivist orientations in reference to theory and combining clinical psychology with developmental psychology in reference to child therapy. The book integrates the designed, goal-directed processes of decision-making in treating children with flexible, creative modes of intervention.

The Positive Power of Imagerypresents the theory and practice of imagery therapy as a creative intervention that challenges therapists to learn the skills for creatively designing personalized exercises to match clients' specific needs, problems, and personalities. Presents a unique integration of imagery therapy with CBT and positive psychologyChallenges therapists to develop imagery therapy techniques tailored to fit their individual clients' personalities and problemsFeatures case illustrations and guidelines for the use of imagery and metaphors for both adults and children

This book provides professionals with the knowledge, skills and application methods for the treatment of children using self-control therapy. It focuses on the developmental considerations necessary for the implementation of cognitive and behavioural therapies, with an emphasis on the specific skills required in the treatment of children. It provides a practical model for intervention, highlighting illustrations from clinical practice. This unique book combines existing knowledge of cognitive theory with new models and techniques developed by the author. It focuses on taking into account the developmental variables related to children and on adapting techniques of self-control to children s needs and abilities. The author consolidates all of these features into one integrative model, covering all the steps necessary to conduct therapy with children and providing professionals with a clear, developmentally and theoretically based guide to the field. Therapy for children with emotional and behavioural problems is of increasing importance for psychologists, psychiatrists and child care professionals in social work and medical environments. This book will be particularly useful for child and cognitive and behavioural therapists.

Edited by a leading social work authority and a master CBT clinician, this first-of-its-kind handbook provides the foundations and training that social workers need to master cognitive behavior therapy.From traditional techniques to new techniques such as mindfulness meditation and the use of DBT, the contributors ensure a thorough and up-to-date presentation of CBT. Covered are the most common disorders encountered when working with adults, children, families, and couples including: Anxiety disordersDepressionPersonality disorderSexual and physical abuseSubstance misuseGrief and bereavementEating disordersWritten by social workers for social workers, this new focus on the foundations and applications of cognitive behavior therapy will help individuals, families, and groups lead happier, fulfilled, and more productive lives.

Cognitive-Constructivist Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents describes cognitive-constructivist therapy with children and adolescents as a creative process, combining various techniques.