Case Studies in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition - Softcover

DeDe Wohlfarth; Robin K. Morgan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1478626631 ISBN 13: 9781478626633

Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc., 2017

Synopsis

The second edition of Case Studies in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology expands on the case study approach utilized in the first edition, providing engaging narratives of clients with rich backgrounds and complex family situations. Because the answers to important real-world questions are often nuanced, contextual, and tentative unlike the idealistic scenarios presented in most textbooks these case studies contain ethical lapses, clinical mistakes, confusing diagnostic presentations, unevenly applied approaches, and sometimes unhappy endings. These real-life portrayals of clients help students learn the skills they will need to be successful in the mental health field.

Critical thinking questions designed to develop objective analysis and evaluation skills are embedded throughout the cases, which can be used in individual, group, or online formats. This problem-based learning approach challenges readers to create accurate case conceptualizations and evidence-based treatment plans. The cases utilize the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The current research applied in the case studies serves to deepen the understanding of the etiology and treatment of these disorders. The latest edition emphasizes culture, race, and ethnicity in psychotherapy, featuring both children and mental health providers who represent a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.

Title of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Brems, A Comprehensive Guide to Child Psychotherapy and Counseling, Third Edition (ISBN 9781577665564).

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Review:

"Each case provided detailed information important and relevant to diagnostic consideration. Cultural diversity issues were varied between the cases—and done better than in most other case presentations I have read. A nice variety of diagnostic issues, as well as a variety of clinical settings, were included. The case conceptualization, which was in a separate chapter, provided a solid overview of diagnostic processes, etiology consideration, and a discussion of treatment options." --Cynthia Johnson, Mississippi College

About this edition

• Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1478626631
• ISBN 13: 9781478626633
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 305