Treating Families and Children in the Child Protective System: Strategies for Systemic Advocacy and Family Healing

ISBN-13: 9780415948708 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 298 str.

Wes Crenshaw

Opis

Crenshaw proposes a new integration of many of the existing theories and practices of family and child counselling with those of the welfare, child protection, and social services programs.

Spis treści

Table of Contents. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Turning Points. Justice Themes in Family Therapy. Curative Factors and Obstacles to Change. Contrition, Forgiveness, and the Restoration of Justice. The Power of Apology. I Never Heard You Cry Before. Navigating the Child Protective System. Family-friendly Therapy and Evaluation: Priorities and Process. Tracks and Strategies in the Foster Care Crisis. You Can't Fight the System. Defending September. Ringing the Bell: Integrating Contrition into an Existing Program. Epilogue. References

O autorze

Dr. Wes Crenshaw, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and holds board certification in Family Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Dr. Crenshaw directs the Institute and has over 11 years of experience providing therapy to families and adults. He specializes in working with adolescents and young adults on issues of sexuality, interpersonal conflict, eating, oppositional behavior, substance abuse, and academic achievement. He is trained and experienced in conducting parenting and custody evaluations for the courts, and has a unique specialization in foster care and adoption therapies. He has published papers in numerous peer-reviewed journals and has served as a training consultant and supervisor for numerous agencies in Kansas, Colorado, and Virginia.