The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology: A Contextual Approach

Now in its fourth edition, The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology is an essential resource for clinical psychologists in training and experienced practitioners alike. This comprehensive guide incorporates the latest advances in child and adolescent psychology to provide a practice-oriented and accessible approach to managing a variety of clinical issues.

Beginning with foundational conceptual frameworks, this handbook offers specific guidance on addressing common psychological problems encountered during childhood and adolescence. Drawing on evidence-based practices from both clinical psychology and family therapy, this book covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Problems of infancy and early childhood
• Problems of middle childhood
• Problems of adolescence
• Child abuse
• Adjustment to major life transitions such as entering foster care, parental divorce, and bereavement

Each chapter addressing specific clinical problems features:

• Case examples illustrating practical application
• In-depth discussion of diagnosis, classification, and epidemiology
• Clinical features, assessment techniques, and treatment strategies
• Practice exercises to enhance learning and application

Authors:
Alan Carr (Author)
Edition:
4th
Publication Date:
June 2, 2025
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