About the Author
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Theoretical Underpinnings of Applied Practice with Adolescents
2. The Practice Formulation for Biopsychosocial Assessment and Intervention Planning
3. Use of Practice Skills: Engagement and Ongoing Work with Adolescents
4. Application of Theoretical Underpinnings: A Differential Approach to Practice with Adolescents
5. The Essential Interplay of Family in Adolescent Practice: Implications across the Family Life Cycle
6. Use of Self and the Ethical Approach to Practice with Adolescents
7. Nontraditional Approaches to Working with Adolescents
8. Culturally Competent Practice with Adolescents and Families
9. Working with Adolescents in Schools: Academics, Behavior, and Social Networks as Diagnostic Indicators for Assessment and Intervention
10. Adolescent Group Work: Theory and Technique
11. High-Risk Behavior, Hospitalization, and Medication
12. Substance Use/Abuse/Dependency and Adolescents
13. Gender Issues and Working with Adolescents
14. DSM-IV-TR: Mental Health Disorders/Problems/Issues with Adolescents
15. Residential and Group Homes and Shelter Programs for Adolescents
16. Working with Community/Collaterals
17. Implications of a Comprehensive Approach
Appendix: The Practice Formulation for Biopsychosocial Assessment and Intervention Planning
References
Index