The biological and psychological basis of pet therapy / animal-assisted therapy and what this means for practice "A comprehensive, scientific foundation for human-animal therapy". (Judith Solomon)In recent years, the ancient symbiosis between humans and their pets has entered a new phase, marked by …

Compact and authoritative guidance on evidence-based treatment for ADHD in adults Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that emerges during childhood. However, it is now well recognized that ADHD frequently persists over the lifespan and well into adulthood…

Earn 5 CE credits for reading volumes of the Advances in Psychotherapy book series. Click here to find out more!Compact and authoritative guidance on evidence-based treatment for ADHD in children and adolescentsAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood disorder that can h…

For all who work with autism spectrum clients – 78 FAQs about autism, Asperger, and atypical autism answered by 66 of the world's leading experts!Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), which include autism, Asperger syndrome, and atypical autism, are puzzling, controversial, and a challenge – and the sub…

Compact, authoritative guide to effective diagnosis and empirically supported treatments for autism spectrum disorder.This addition to the Advances in Psychotherapy–Evidence-Based Practice series is a straightforward yet authoritative guide to effective diagnosis and empirically supported treatments…

Earn 5 CE credits for reading volumes of the Advances in Psychotherapy book series. Click here to find out more!This book provides clear guidance about effective, evidence-based approaches to treating alcohol misuse in young adults.Heavy drinking – and its associated problems – are an integral part …

The new edition of this popular, evidence-based guide compiles and reviews the latest knowledge about the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood maltreatment, with particular emphasis on the current gold standard approach – trauma-focused CBT.

Clear, up-to-date guidance from leading experts on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood obesity. In particular, family-based treatment, the method best supported by the research, is outlined and handouts for clinical use are included.

Management of chronic illness in children and adolescents often is a multifaceted challenge that requires the attention and expertise of individuals from a variety of disciplines that include psychology, psychiatry, social work, and medicine. The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practic…

The new edition of this popular reference on psychotropic medications for children and adolescents, packed with substantial revisions and updates!

The Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents Online is the full-text online version of the popular Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs for Children and Adolescents. It retains all the practical features for which the Clinical Handbook is renowned and makes the informa…

Even those clinicians who have a special expertise in the treatment of eating disorders frequently find themselves in despair after trying unsuccessfully to persuade a seriously ill patient to accept treatment. This book can help.Eating disorders are causing increasing problems in our society, and m…

A compact, “how-to” manual on effective, evidence-based treatments for enuresis and encopresis.The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and relevant aspects and methods of …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) can have a profound impact on the children - this book shows to recognize these effects and provide effective clinical interventions and preventive measures.This compact and easy-to-read text by leading experts shows practitioners and students how to recognize the imp…

How to guide parents, families and community professionals to better serve children and adolescents.