Adolescent Psychology category: 2820 books
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Schools
A Tiered Approach to Youth Mental Health Services
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2016
In recent years, many U.S. schools have implemented tiered models of support to address a range of student needs, both academic and behavioral, while cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has simultaneously gained popularity as an effective means of supporting the mental health needs of students. *Cognitive...
Children and Adolescents
A Biocultural Approach to Psychological Development
Language: English
Release Date: July 12, 2017
An individual's understanding of himself must begin with an appreciation of his origin. Thus, the concern of modern man to understand his behavior has led to an investigation of the forces that influence human development. Investigation encompasses many academic subjects: genetics, biology, medicine,...
Kindergarten Transition and Readiness
Promoting Cognitive, Social-Emotional, and Self-Regulatory Development
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2018
This book presents a comprehensive overview of children’s transitions to kindergarten as well as proven strategies that promote their readiness. It presents theories and research to help understand children’s development during the early childhood years. It describes evidence-based interventions...
How Everyone on the Autism Spectrum, Young and Old, can...
become Resilient, be more Optimistic, enjoy Humor, be Kind, and increase Self-Efficacy - A Positive Psychology Approach
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
Encouraging people on the autism spectrum to foster positive emotions and character traits can dramatically improve their lives in every way, and help to strengthen their ability to cope with everyday challenges and setbacks.
Drawing on the key concepts of positive psychology, this book looks...
Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents
Theory and Practice for School and Clinical Settings
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2014
A comprehensive, theory-based approach to working with young clients in both school and clinical settings
Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, Fifth Edition provides mental health professionals and students with state-of-the-art theory and practical guidance for major...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
The goal of this Handbook is to describe the current assessment strategies and related best practices to professionals who serve individuals from diverse cultures or those who have difficulty using the English language. It will be a valuable resource for school psychologists, special educators, speech...
Cognitive and Affective Growth (PLE: Emotion)
Developmental Interaction
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2014
Originally published in 1981, this title is a collection of chapters based on papers presented at a conference called to explore what the editors called a developmental–interaction point of view – an approach to developmental psychology and education that stresses these interactive and reciprocal...
Parents and Children
A First Book on the Psychology of Child Development and Training
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2015
By his wide influence as author and teacher C.W. Valentine had established himself as a leading authority in this country on child psychology applied to early training. Originally published in 1953, this was a book for parents who need help and advice in bringing up their children and who were puzzled...
Boredom in the Classroom
Addressing Student Motivation, Self-Regulation, and Engagement in Learning
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2015
This brief synthesizes current findings on the many aspects of chronic student boredom, its relationship with negative academic, emotional, and health outcomes, and what professionals can do to best address it. Citing the complexity of this common student emotion, the author spotlights boredom susceptibility...
The Happy Kid Handbook
How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2015
With all the parenting information out there and the constant pressure to be the “perfect” parent, it seems as if many parents have lost track of one very important piece of the parenting puzzle: raising happy kids.
Parenting today has gotten far too complicated. It’s never...
by Chris Davies, Rebecca Eynon
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
The popular media often presents a negative picture of young people and technology. From addiction to gaming, the distractions of the Internet, to the risks of social networking, the downsides of new technology in the lives of teenagers are often over-blown.
Teenagers and Technology presents...
Back to Normal
Why Ordinary Childhood Behavior Is Mistaken for ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2013
A veteran clinical psychologist exposes why doctors, teachers, and parents incorrectly diagnose healthy American children with serious psychiatric conditions.
In recent years there has been an alarming rise in the number of American children and youth assigned a mental health diagnosis. Current...
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens
Strategies for Unlocking Your Child’s Full Potential
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2017
Are you concerned or frustrated with the choices your child makes when it comes to their peer groups, study habits, and use of social media?
Do you feel your child is pushing you away and your connection is weakening?
Are you unsure of the next steps you should take to help your child...
by Marilyn Price-Mitchell
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2015
Youth volunteerism and civic engagement has changed in America. While the numbers of young people who volunteer have risen substantially, recent studies show that very few find meaning and purpose through serving their communities. For many, volunteerism has become just another school requirement that...