Handbook of Cognitive-Behavior Group Therapy with Children and Adolescents 2nd Edition

Handbook of Cognitive-Behavior Group Therapy with Children and Adolescents, 2nd Edition by Ray W. Christner, Jessica L. Stewart, and Christy A. Mulligan is an indispensable resource for clinicians, school counselors, and mental health teams seeking evidence-based group interventions for young clients. Clear, contemporary, and practice-focused, this revised edition synthesizes the latest research in child and adolescent CBT and translates it into usable group protocols.

Start helping groups faster with step-by-step guidance: the book offers developmentally tailored session outlines, age-appropriate activities, and case examples that make planning efficient and effective. It balances theory and application—explaining core cognitive-behavioral principles while showing how to manage group dynamics, set goals, and measure outcomes in real-world settings. Special attention to diversity, trauma-informed care, and comorbid presentations ensures relevance across schools, community clinics, and hospital programs in the U.S. and internationally.

Why practitioners choose this handbook: it streamlines treatment planning, boosts engagement with practical exercises, and supports measurable progress for children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, behavior problems, and social skills deficits. Trainers and graduate programs will find its combination of clarity and clinical depth especially useful for supervision and curriculum design.

Whether you lead school groups, community-based programs, or outpatient services, this second edition equips you with effective, research-backed tools to produce meaningful change. Add the Handbook of Cognitive-Behavior Group Therapy with Children and Adolescents, 2nd Edition to your professional library today—order now to bring structured, high-impact group CBT to the young people you serve.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.