Helping Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Strategies from Developmental and Social Psychology - Hardcover

Robert H. Woody

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0889373973 ISBN 13: 9780889373976

Publisher: Hogrefe Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This book informs mental health professionals about how to guide parents, families, and other community professionals to better serve children and adolescents. Relying on empirical and evidence-based research, the author sets forth specific strategies in simple language. In addition to laypersons, educators and social service, health care, and law enforcement personnel are referenced. Whether in the role of therapist, consultant, or professor, the authoritative information will enrich the mental health professional s knowledge and skills relevant to children and adolescents, and their families.

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About the Author

Robert Henley Woody, PhD, ScD, JD, Professor of Psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha, has provided, throughout his career, professional services to children, families, and community agencies. In addition, he has written thirty-four books and several hundred articles, which reflect his academic training in psychology and education (PhD, Michigan State University), health services (ScD, University of Pittsburgh), and law (JD, Creighton University). He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and a Diplomate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, ABPP. He is a Licensed Psychologist in Florida and Michigan and a member of the Florida, Michigan, and Nebraska Bars. He has held and currently holds numerous leadership positions in national and state professional associations, especially the American Psychological Association and the Florida Psychological Association

Edition details

• Publisher: Hogrefe Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889373973
• ISBN 13: 9780889373976
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 206