Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice

This text applies Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to use in school settings, presenting the first comprehensive integration of theory with specific intervention strategies and techniques designed for work in school. An essential reference text for mental health professionals working closely with school officials, it is also useful as a resource for school psychologists, guidance counselors, pupil personnel support staff, school social workers and clinical psychologists. Chapters are organized around topics such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, peer aggression and bullying, ADHD, and parent consultation, and include assessment tools, tips and strategies, intervention techniques, and case studies. Including contributions from a renowned group of scholars and practitioners, this collection represents a standard upon which future progress can be built.

Rosemary Mennuti, Ed.D., is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Director of the School Psychology Program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Arthur Freeman, Ed.D., ABPP, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology and Director of the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to 50+ book chapters, reviews and journal articles, he has published numerous professional books and is board certified in Clinical Psychology and in Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Freeman is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (divisions of Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Family Psychology), of the American Psychological Society, of the Academy of Clinical Psychology, and of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. Dr. Freeman is a past president of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy and is the Vice President (2000-2002) of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology.

Ray Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, is a licensed psychologist as well as a certified school psychologist.  He is the CEO/Director of Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC in Hanover, PA, and he an adjunct faculty member at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).