Provides a balance of developmental, clinical-diagnostic, and experimental approaches to child and adolescent psychopathology. This book traces the developmental course of each disorder and shows how biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors interact with a child's environment. View More...
This practical, compelling, and clinically authentic text will help counselors in training work more effectively with children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. The purpose of this training casebook is to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth presentation of the treatment process and how change occurs. The book emphasizes the child's experience so that the reader can feel with and understand this young person and the counseling relationship that unfolds. View More...
For introductory courses in Behavioral and Emotional Disorders. The leader in special education for emotionally disturbed children and youth, this powerful text combines descriptions of emotional and behavioral disorders with discussion and interpretation of current research on their development. Material is organized around five basic concepts: the nature of disorders and conceptual approaches to them; methods and rationale for assessment; major casual factors; characteristics of disordered emotion and behavior; and a personal statement about teaching students who exhibit such disorders. An a... View More...
The Bestselling treatment planning system for mental health professionals The Child Psychotherapy Homework Planner, Second Edition provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features: 82 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered by children, such as academic underachieving, low self-esteem, depression, and separation anxiety A quick-reference format--the interactive assignments are grouped by behavioral problems from blended family problems and divorce reaction... View More...
An introduction to child psychotherapy. Part one describes the therapeutic approach to play; part two treats the structuring of therapy; the third covers various processes; the fourth studies the symbolism of the child's activities; and the fifth assesses the therapist/supervisor relationship. View More...
Written to assist future and present child welfare workers from the profession of social work and counselling to more effectively recognize and meet the social emotional needs of children. This book is broadly based upon the classic psychological, sociological and developmental literature with a focus on working directly with the child and their contextual surroundings. View More...
This updated textbook offers a detailed discussion of respiratory care for the newborn and child. It begins with a comprehensive presentation of fetal development of the cardiopulmonary system. Subsequent units cover respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients, as well as causes and care of respiratory illnesses. A section devoted to ventilation and oxygenation includes information on new equipment. Important topics such as the care of parents and home care, as well as ten clinical case studies, supplement the main text. Key Features: ] Corresponds with the new NBRC content outline for... View More...
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Ultimate Pediatric Clerkship Companion The only resource that delivers a top-to-bottom overview of the most clinically relevant material-just the right amount to absorb during your clerkshipEmphasizes comprehension of key concepts rather than memorization of facts Focuses directly on major issues and symptoms required to master the core competencies in pediatric clerkship Prepares you to learn clinical te... View More...
With a higher prevalence of health, developmental, and behavioral problems, children and adolescents in foster care require a specialized approach to medical care. Developed by an AAP multidisciplinary panel of experts, this second edition features new and updated material, including practice parameters for primary care, developmental and mental health care, and child abuse and neglect, as well as health care management, AAP policy statements, and more. View More...
In the decade since its publication, Handbook of Play Therapy has attained the status of a classic in the field. Writing in the most glowing terms, enthusiastic reviewers in North America and abroad hailed that book as "an excellent resource for workers in all disciplines concerned with children's mental health" (Contemporary Psychology). Now, in this companion volume, editors Kevin O'Connor and Charles Schaefer continue the important work they began in their 1984 classic, bringing readers an in-depth look at state-of-the-art play therapy practices and principles. While it updates readers on s... View More...
For more than 50 years, The Harriet Lane Handbook has been the pediatrician's reference of choice in hospitals nationwide-and for good reason. Its unsurpassed diagnostic and management guidance, recommended tests, complete therapeutic information, and a comprehensive drug formulary make it essential for anyone who treats children. Now, the 16th Edition is completely revised and updated to provide the latest treatments, guidelines, and management recommendations.Also available as PDA Handheld Software for Palm OS or Windows CE/ Pocket PC devices Organizes a wealth of information into a convenie... View More...
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.More than 1,000 board-style questions build confidence, knowledge, and test-taking skills for the USMLE Step 2 CK and the pediatrics shelf exam"I really like the format of the questions. I believe they are quite an accurate representation of the questions that appear on the boards" -- Joshua Lynch, DO Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2008"I thought the questions were well worded. The concis... View More...
Reprint of a 1990 work originally published the U. of Chicago Press. The author describes an approach, based on developmental theory, to understanding the normal and pathological interactions of children regarding friendships. This work is a companion to a subsequent volume ( Fostering Friendship ) View More...
An effective new therapeutic model that integrates the client's and therapist's values This groundbreaking book offers therapists and counselors an effective new therapeutic model based on hermeneutics--the art and science of interpretation. It recognizes that the clinician is not a neutral observer in the therapeutic process but brings to the interaction his or her own values, judgments, and prejudices. Grounded in theory yet deeply inspirational, the book is filled with rich personal reflections from real-world clinicians who have used this model and found the process to be deeply transf... View More...
Tells how to reduce asthma attacks by dealing with the causes, limit drugs to emergency situations, and identify foods that trigger attacks. View More...
A convenient quick reference in clinical settings and situations where there is no opportunity to refer to a full sized pediatric textbook. The handbook enables the reader to access important basic clinical information on medical and surgical problems of children. View More...
Now in its 4th Edition, this popular handbook provides concise, practical guidelines for the many pediatric disorders encountered by busy practitioners, residents, or pediatric clerkship students. Chapters are presented in modified outline format, but contain - at a glance - all of the information necessary to establish appropriate diagnosis and treatment.Offers comprehensive and reliable information in a quick access format.Organized to facilitate decision-making.Provides tables and algorithms for quick reference.Updates all chapters with the most recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances -... View More...
This portable, photographic guide for nurse practitioners describes how to develop the unique range of skills required to assess children of all ages. Not often learned in the context of adult assessment, these skills help in easily and effectively examining children from childbirth through young adulthood. System chapters begin with the development of the fetus and take the reader through the key developmental stages of childhood. For infants and young children, this guide uses the quiet-to-active approach, popular among pediatric experts and more effective than the traditional head-to-toe ap... View More...
Now in its Third Edition, Pediatric Sonography has been revised and expanded to give you a complete working knowledge of the latest scanning technologies and the growing clinical applications of ultrasound in pediatric patients. You'll find just the guidance you need to determine which imaging method is most appropriate for evaluating a specific clinical problem...conduct the sonographic exam...recognize the sonographic appearance of normal anatomy as well as disease processes within each organ system...be more aware of technical and interpretative errors that can affect evaluations...and unde... View More...
