Behavioral Approaches for Children and Adolescents, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995 Challenges for the Next Century

Challenges for the next decade as the subtitle ofa book is a statement ofambition. In the present time we have to be ambitious as scientists, clinicians, and teachers. Without ambition we would not be able to confront the problems of young people in an effective way. In this decade, we can see an abundance of problems of young people: football hooliganism, school drop out, vandalism, delinquency, lack ofsocial skills, aggression, and depression. The problem seems to grow. Governments, parents, and concerned citizens call for action now. Unfortunately, the action that is taken is often impulsive and not based on scientifically proven methods: longerjail sentences for young first offenders, putting young offenders in military look-alike training camps, etc. For some reason, the usage of effective interventions is limited. In this, book the reader will find an extensive overview of what we know to be effective as a "cure" or prevention for the above-mentioned problems. The first four chapters will give the reader a clear insight ofwhat the "state ofthe art" is today. erview of cognitive behavioural therapies with children and ado­ An integrative ov lescents isgiven by Kendall, Panichelli-Mindel, and Gerow.Russo and Navalta providesome new dimensions ofbehavior analysis and therapy. What behavioral approaches can offer to education is described by Slavenburg and van Bilsen in two chapters. In Part II authors from Australia, the United States, and the Netherlands describe programs for specific clinical populations: attention deficit disorder, anti-social youth, learning problems, social skills problems, depression, and aggression.

Cognitivebehavioral Therapies with Children and Adolescents: An Integrative Overview (P.C. Kendall et al.). Some New Dimensions of Behavior Analysis and Therapy (D.C. Russo, C.P. Navalta). Behavior Therapy and Educational Reform: A Review of Study Findings (J.H. Slavenburg). Unused Opportunity for Behavior Therapy in Education (H.P.J.G. van Bilsen). Cognitive Behavior Modification of ADHD: A Family System Approach (H. van der Vlugt et al.). Competencybased Treatment for Antisocial Youth (N.W. Slot). Behavior Therapy with Learning Problems (C. Struiksma). Treating Children Who Lack Social Skills in a Pedological Institute School (R. Swager). Stop Think Do: Improving Social and Learning Skills for Children in Clinics and Schools (L. Petersen). Cognitive and Behavioral Treatment of Childhood Depression (K.D. Stark, A. Smith). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Aggressive Children: Effects of Schemas (J.E. Lochman, L. Lenhart). Motivation as a Precondition and Bridge Between Unmotivated Client and Overmotivated Therapist (H.P.J.G. van Bilsen). Index.