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March, 2016 | SAGE Publications, Inc

Counseling Adolescents Competently


Lee A. Underwood - Regent University, USA
Frances L. L. Dailey - Regent University, USA
496 pages | March, 2016 | SAGE Publications, Inc
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“This is a text that is long overdue, I am excited to see such talented and experienced counselors come together to write such an informative updated text on counseling today’s adolescents.”

–Jennifer Jordan, Winthrop University

Counseling Adolescents Competently is a comprehensive text for students and professionals compiling foundational and emerging skills in the counseling field. Authors Lee Underwood and Frances Dailey review extensive interventions ranging from assessment to diagnosis as well as fresh perspectives on working with this often challenging group. Employing clinical case scenarios and profiles that demonstrate key issues, this book helps the counselor-in-training to understand the relevant theories and research around adolescents to better engage in culturally relevant interventions and treatment planning.  

Preface
Section I: Foundational Issues

The Adolescent
Unique Skills of Providers Working With Adolescents
Case Considerations
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones
Section II: Theoretical Perspectives

Adapting Theoretical Approaches for Adolescents
ABC Model of CBT
Cognitive Distortions
Adapting Techniques for Adolescents
Developmental Considerations in Adapting to Adolescents
Modifications of Theoretical Approaches
Evidence-Based Outgrowths
Case Consideration
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Evidence-Based Outgrowths
Case Considerations
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Clinical Review of Cases
Summary
Keystones

A History of the Integration of Family and Multicultural Counseling
Multicultural Family Systems: Culturally Sensitive Strategies for Adolescents
Evidence-Based Outgrowths
Integrated Multicultural Family Systems
Operationalization of the Multicultural Counseling Competencies
Why an Integrated Multicultural Family Systems Approach?
Counseling Implications for Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Historical Overview of Juvenile Justice System
Presuppositions of the Juvenile Justice System
Overview of Juvenile Justice System-Involved Adolescents
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Theories
Techniques for Treating Delinquent Adolescents
Evidence-Based Outgrowths
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

What are Strength-Based and Resiliency Perspectives?
Equal Partners in Helping Process
Purpose of Strengths-Based and Resilience Perspectives
Presupposition of Strengths-Based and Resilience Perspectives
Techniques of Strengths-Based and Resilience Perspectives
Evidence-Based Outgrowths
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

What Is Play Therapy?
Evidence-Based Outgrowths
Nondirective Play Therapy
Directive/Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones
Section III: Evidence-Informed Interventions

Case Scenario
Stages of Screening and Assessment
Phase 1: Identification and Clarification
Ethical/Legal Considerations of Screening and Assessment
The Continuing Case of Stefania
Phase 2: Active Data Collection
Phase 3: Analysis
Phase 4: Solution and Evaluation
Evidenced-Based Screening and Assessment Instruments for Adolescents
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Utility of Treatment Planning
Documentation of Services
Treatment Planning: A Step-by-step Transtheoretical Approach
Integrating the Helping Relationship
Case Scenario
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Individual Counseling and Related Intervention
Coaching and Mentoring
Mentoring and Related Interventions
Group Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Family Counseling
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

The Role of the School Counselor
Case Scenario
Distinguishing Characteristics of School Counseling
Innovative Interventions
Self-Injurious Behavior
Interfacing With Multiple Systems of Care
Integrating Core Competencies (School Counseling)
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Transition of Adolescence
Career Development
Career Counseling Strategies
Multicultural Factors
Challenges to Career Counseling
Normative Versus Problematic Development
Assessments
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Adolescence and Chemical Addictions
Case Scenario
Adolescence and Behavioral Addictions
Evidence-Based Interventions in Treating Adolescents With Addictions
Identifying and Utilizing Protective and Risk Factors
Spirituality and Religion
Ethical and Legal Issues
Summary
Keystones

Cultural Considerations
Emotional and Relational Implications of Divorce
Emotional and Relational Implications of Divorce in Adulthood
Family Systems, Relational Boundaries, and Legal Issues
Practice Implicatipons
The Therapeutic Environment
Treatment, Prevention, and Growth
Case Considerations
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Summary
Keystones

Introduction to Sexually Maladaptive Behaviof In Adolescence
Juvenile Sex Offending as Maladaptive Sexual Behavior
Case Scenario
Etiology of Juvenile Sex Offending
Family Factors
Ethnic Minority Juvenile Sex Offenders
Recidivism
Screening and Assessment of Juvenile Sex Offenders
Treatment of Juvenile Sex Offenders
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones
Section IV: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Who Is the Client?
Counseling Adolescents: Key Ethical Considerations
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Supervision Defined: Historical and Contemporary Trends in Classification
The Supervisory Relationship: A Foundational Principle for Effective Supervision
Supervision Competencies: Development of Supervisee's Clinical Skills
Consultation: Definition and Models of Implementation
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Summary
Keystones

Technology in Mental Health With Adolescents
Benefits and Risks of TMH Practice
Evidence-Based Outgrowths
Cultural Considerations, Adolescents, and Treatment
Case Considerations
Implications for Counseling Adolescents
Future Research Considerations
Summary
Keystones

Ongoing Dialogue Needed
Professional Commitment to Adolescent Care
Cultural Competency
Steps to Tatke
Conclusion
KEY FEATURES:
  • Unlike most literature related to behavioral health services for adolescents, this text is crafted specifically for the profession of counseling.
  • Case scenarios address critical issues impacting today’s adolescents including their characteristics, technology issues, diagnoses and typologies, special needs, and interventions involving treatment planning.
  • Themes that are commonly faced by teens, including trauma, grief, loss, substance use, emotional issues, sexual development, and peers are covered.
  • A diverse range of adolescents from both urban and non-urban settings are examined.
  • This book addresses a broad audience that includes students in behavioral health training, counseling, and school programs; the practicing provider; and administrative/clinical supervisors and educators.