Treatments That Work With Children: Empirically Supported
Strategies for Managing Childhood Problems Parents frequently
consult both psychologists and pediatricians about a variety of
childhood problems, ranging from sleep disorders to anxiety. But
today there are so many theories about which therapies work best
that it is hard for practitioners to make informed choices. In
this book, psychologists Edward R. Christophersen and Susan L.
Mortweet -- both seasoned clinicians -- help the reader assess
available treatments that have documented records of success. In
many cases, treatment manuals exist to guide clinicians in
implementing these approaches. Eight comprehensive and engaging
chapters cover the common problems of disruptive behavior,
anxiety, sleep disorders, nocturnal enuresis, encopresis, habit
disorders (such as tics and thumbsucking), the treatment of pain
and, finally, helping children comply with medical regimens.
Designed for the busy practitioner, the book describes diagnosis
and treatment, with