Cognitive-behavioral therapy for impulsive children

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy for impulsive children

Philip C. Kendall, Lauren Braswell

Guilford Press, c1993

2nd ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-232) and index

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Description

This accessible, informative book presents an approach that has been used successfully by thousands of clinicians to help children reduce impulsivity and improve their self-control. In-depth descriptions of treatment strategies are brought to life with case examples and illustrative transcripts. The authors' model can be applied in a variety of settings and with different populations of children, including those with ADHD, conduct disorder, and learning disabilities. Grounded in the proven techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy, this is an invaluable resource for anyone working with children who need to learn to stop and think'' before they act.

Table of Contents

Overview. Background Review. Nature of the Deficit: The Target Sample for the Treatment. Assessment Issues and Procedures. Treatment: The Basic Ingredients. Optimizing Treatment Impact. Working with Parents, Teachers, and Groups of Children.

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