This completely rewritten second edition presents an integrated, multidisciplinary account of children's experience of divorce. The author uses his family systems model to integrate research findings into a theoretical whole and to evaluate psychological interventions with divorcing and divorced families.
This completely rewritten second edition presents an integrated, multidisciplinary account of children's experience of divorce. The author uses his fa...
After an overview of historical and contemporary perspectives, the authors explore various theories that have addressed the issue of psychological risk associated with adoption.
After an overview of historical and contemporary perspectives, the authors explore various theories that have addressed the issue of psychological ris...
The effects of poverty, lack of education and other negative socioeconomic forces on children's development are examined from an interdisciplinary perspective in this book. It provides an in-depth review of the literature on psychopathology among children faced with sociodemographic disadvantage, and integrates findings of empirical research conducted over the past 30 years, as well as suggested directions of future research.
The effects of poverty, lack of education and other negative socioeconomic forces on children's development are examined from an interdisciplinary per...
'The beauty of the book is in the detail and the selection of research findings which encourage one to go to the 12 pages of references to seek out the original papers' - 'Alcohol & Alcoholism Covering the latest research and literature on the use of alcohol by adolescents, this concise book provides leads for understanding its aetiology and effective interventions, as well as pointing to future lines of research. Topics covered include: an introduction to the scope of issues related to alcohol use; a review of approaches to the measurement of alcohol-related behaviours among adolescents; and...
'The beauty of the book is in the detail and the selection of research findings which encourage one to go to the 12 pages of references to seek out th...
Transgenderism and Intersexuality in Childhood and Adolescence: Making Choices" presents an overview of the research, clinical insights, and ethical dilemmas relevant to clinicians who treat intersex youth and their families. Exploring gender development from a cross-cultural perspective, esteemed scholar Peggy T. Cohen-Kettenis and experienced practitioner Friedemann Pfnfflin focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment issues. To bridge research and practical application, they include numerous case studies, definitions of relevant terminology, and salient chapter summaries."
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Transgenderism and Intersexuality in Childhood and Adolescence: Making Choices" presents an overview of the research, clinical insights, and ethic...
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the high correlation that exists between language impairment and a range of psychological disorders in children and adolescents. Nancy Cohen describes and discusses this relationship, its etiology and consequences for the child, and clinical issues in treating the disorder. The book: * focuses on children and adolescents with behavioural and emotional problems rather than those with severe disorders, such as autism * highlights the consequences of having problems with language and communication on interactions with the family, with peers, in...
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the high correlation that exists between language impairment and a range of psychological disorders ...
Psychotic disorders can be misunderstood or misdiagnosed by clinicians that deal with children, including clinical social workers, counselors, child psychiatrists, and child psychologists. Many times it is difficult for a mental health professional to determine whether the problematic behaviors exhibited are the result of an altered normal developmental process or the result of a serious mental disorder. This book provides professionals and students with the specific information needed to assess better the exact nature of what is affecting the young patient.
Psychotic disorders can be misunderstood or misdiagnosed by clinicians that deal with children, including clinical social workers, counselors, chil...
Temperament and Child Psychopathology examines research on child development and individual differences in relation to child functioning and psychopathology. The authors present alternative views of temperament and its role in child development and child-rearing. Important topics covered include genetic and psychosocial influence on development, and parent-child interaction. Longitudinal studies are presented and their implications for theory and practice are developed. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of research and practice, and raises substantive and methodological issues.
Temperament and Child Psychopathology examines research on child development and individual differences in relation to child functioning and psychopat...
