Publication

2000-02-15 - Jossey-Bass

Language

English

Word Count

46,000 words, Guess

Page Count

184 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number99006908
  • Goodreads611282
  • LibraryThing6238575

Classifications

  • LCCRJ503 .R53 2000

Description

The First Session with Teenagers is a practical, accessible guide that reveals how mental health care professionals can conduct a successful initial interview with reluctant and uncooperative adolescent clients. Written by Neil G. Ribner, a recognized expert in the field of family therapy and the treatment of teenagers, this important resource shows how to use the first therapeutic session to establish trust, engage the adolescent, and determine an effective plan of action that sets the tone for the entire course of treatment. In clear, jargon-free language, the author offers clinicians at all levels of expertise (from the novice to the seasoned professional) a step-by-step process for working with adolescents during the pivotal first session.

Description

"The First Session with Teenagers is a practical, accessible guide that reveals how mental health care professionals can conduct a successful initial interview with reluctant and uncooperative adolescent clients. Written by Neil G. Ribner, a recognized expert in the field of family therapy and the treatment of teenagers, this important resource shows how to use the first therapeutic session to establish trust, engage the adolescent, and determine an effective plan of action that sets the tone for the entire course of treatment."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

Children change when they reach adolescence, and their parents are often confused about how to handle these changes.

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