About the Book
Child clinicians often receive referrals expressing concern that a child is ""easily distracted,"" ""moody,"" or ""socially anxious,"" to name just a few of the most common complaints, yet each of these symptoms can point to a wide range of potential diagnoses. This important book helps the clinician target core symptom dimensions that cut across different emotional and behavioral disorders, providing practical tools and strategies for treating children with multiple, overlapping problems. Leading contributors offer step-by-step guidelines for differential diagnosis, assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, and evidence-based intervention. Each chapter features vivid clinical illustrations, tips on avoiding misdiagnosis, and suggestions for overcoming therapeutic roadblocks.
Table of Contents:
1. Seeking Safety, Andrew R. Eisen, Donna B. Pincus, Rebecca Hashim, Daniel M. Cheron, and Lauren C. Santucci
2. Social Anxiety, Jennifer L. Hudson, Heidi J. Lyneham, and Ronald M. Rapee
3. Obsessive Thoughts, Fugen Neziroglu, Merry McVey-Noble, Sony Khemlani-Patel, and Jose A. Yaryura-Tobias
4. Inattentiveness, Linda A. Reddy and James B. Hale
5. Negative Affect, Kimberly D. Becker and Bruce F. Chorpita
6. Moodiness, Kristen Davidson and Mary A. Fristad
7. Eating Problems, Megan Roehrig, Steffanie Sperry, James Lock, and J. Kevin Thompson
8. Sleep Problems, Brian Rabian and Steven J. Bottjer
About the Author :
Andrew R. Eisen, PhD, is Associate Professor in the School of Psychology and Director of the Child Anxiety Disorders Clinic at Fairleigh Dickinson University. His research and clinical interests include childhood anxiety and related problems, learning disorders, and sensory integration issues, with an emphasis on developing individualized treatments for these populations. Dr. Eisen has published numerous articles and chapters, and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. He has coauthored or coedited seven books, including Separation Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: An Individualized Approach to Assessment and Treatment, Helping Your Child Overcome Separation Anxiety or School Refusal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents, and Helping Your Socially Vulnerable Child: What to Do When Your Child Is Shy, Socially Anxious, Withdrawn, or Bullied. Dr. Eisen maintains a private practice with children and their families in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Review :
'Most clinical handbooks are organized around DSM-IV categories, but this is quickly going out of fashion as new research paves the way for more clinically relevant approaches. This excellent handbook anticipates DSM-V by organizing the case formulation and treatment of common childhood disorders around typical presenting problems, rather than diagnostic categories. This book will be essential reading for all child clinicians for the next decade.' -" David H. Barlow, PhD, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and Department of Psychology, Boston University, USA" 'A volume that provides clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures for implementing evidence-based treatments for childhood emotional and behavioral problems has long been needed. The field owes Eisen a big 'thank you' for assembling this excellent volume.' -" Wendy K. Silverman, PhD, Department of Psychology, Florida International University, USA" 'The contributors focus on core symptom dimensions, such as moodiness, distractibility, and obsessive thoughts. Each chapter provides the reader with a good factual basis on the nature of each dimension as well as a treatment rationale and clear examples of treatments. Of particular value are the detailed coverage of evaluation and the examples of dialogues and techniques. This book serves a unique function for real-world clinicians who want to know what to do, why, and how it will benefit the children they treat. I highly recommend it.' - "Robert L. Leahy, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, USA" 'True to his intent, Eisen has provided a very practical work that emphasizes case formulation and evidence-based action. The overall approach is up to date and in keeping with the current transition of the field, which is moving from categorical to dimensional diagnosis and conceptualization for the purpose of designing effective treatment plans. This book will be particularly useful to graduate students in practicum settings. Practicing clinicians also will find it useful as they navigate the paradigmatic shift toward dimensional diagnosis and treatment.' - "Cecil R. Reynolds, PhD, Professor of Educational Psychology and Neuroscience and Distinguished Research Scholar, Texas A & M University, USA"
