{"product_id":"the-first-session-with-teenagers-9780787949822","title":"The First Session with Teenagers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guidebook shows therapists and counsellors how to make the most of that crucial first contact with teenagers. It aims to show how to bridge the generation gap and understand the teens perspective, and create an effective treatment plan with short and long term goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Practical and comprehensive . . . an excellent resource forbeginning therapists, as well as for those wanting to expand theirskills with adolescents.\" (Holly Stejskal, Youth and FamilyCounselor, SAY, San Diego, Inc.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Neil Ribner doesn't talk in generalities, rely on clinical jargon,or underestimate the complex issues involved in working withadolescents. Using a large number of clinical vignettes from hisvast experience, he shows how the therapist's ability to align himor herself with the adolescent client is what typically spells thedifference between being helpful or getting blown off. Inculturally sensitive, down to earth language, Ribner describes howto empathically connect with the fears, anxieties, and resentmentsof troubled teenagers and their families in ways that promotechange.\" (Fred Weiner, psychologist, Counseling and PsychologicalServices Center, Ohio University)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"In the most readable prose, Dr. Ribner outlines everything youwant to know about initiating treatment with the adolescent client.Psychotherapists in training in all disciplines should read thismanageable and straightforward book; their supervisors and otherexperienced clinicians could also benefit from this compact yetcomprehensive reminder.\" (Donald J. Viglione, professor anddirector, Clinical Doctor of Psychology Program, California Schoolof Professional Psychology, San Diego)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Refreshing and direct . . . this book will benefit those who workwith adolescents in a variety of settings.\" (oanne E. Callan,professor, California School of Professional Psychology)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword, Jeanne Albronda Heaton.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Adolescent Development.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Presenting Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preparing for the First Session.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The First Session.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Process of the First Session.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Special Populations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Study: Jeremy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Afterword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Notes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405035348311,"sku":"9780787949822","price":38.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787949822.jpg?v=1730488446","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-first-session-with-teenagers-9780787949822","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}