Publication

2005-03-17 - The Guilford Press

Language

English

Word Count

70,000 words, Guess

Page Count

280 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • LibraryThing1495405

Classifications

  • LCCRJ506.V56H37 2005

Description

"Many books seek to explain adolescent aggression by focusing either on individual psychological problems or on environmental factors, such as violent video games or access to guns. This one takes a crucial step further to explore the complex interplay of individual, family, community, and societal forces that lead some adolescents to hurt others or themselves. Offering a fresh perspective on treatment, the volume sets forth an overarching framework and numerous specific strategies for working with at-risk teens and their families." "Drawing on extensive research and clinical experience, the authors identify four critical factors that foster violence among youth: devaluation, erosion of community, dehumanized loss, and rage. Effective ways to address each of these factors in clinical and school settings are described and illustrated with evocative case material."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

About 10 years ago we began doing therapy with troubled and often violent adolescents.

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