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Acceptance & Mindfulness Treatments for Children & Adolescents

by Laurie A. Greco

Book Details

Publisher:New Harbinger Publications
Published:2008
Pages:314
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

The essays in Acceptance and Mindfulness Treatments for Children and Adolescents--which are edited by two luminaries in the field of third-wave behavior therapy--offer a much-needed adaptation of these revolutionary techniques for young people and their families, providing a wealth of new approaches to therapists, counselors, and other helping professionals.

Our Review

This professional resource offers a comprehensive collection of essays that adapt acceptance and mindfulness techniques specifically for younger populations, providing clinicians with innovative approaches to support children's mental health. The editors, recognized leaders in third-wave behavior therapy, have curated practical strategies that translate complex therapeutic concepts into developmentally appropriate interventions. These mindfulness exercises and acceptance-based methods help address the growing need for evidence-based emotional regulation tools for youth. The book serves as an essential guide for implementing these revolutionary techniques in clinical practice with children and adolescents.

What distinguishes this collection is its dedicated focus on making advanced therapeutic modalities accessible and effective for young clients and their families. Mental health professionals working with school-aged children will find particularly valuable applications for anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral challenges. The essays provide concrete frameworks for integrating mindfulness practices into treatment plans while respecting developmental stages. This volume represents a significant advancement in child-focused therapeutic resources that can transform clinical approaches to youth mental wellness.

Themes

Psychology

Subjects

Psychology