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Best Child Psychiatry

DBT® Skills Manual for Adolescents
See also the authors' Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal Adolescents (with Marsha M. Linehan), which delves into skills training and other DBT components for those at highest risk. Alec L. Miller, PsyD, is Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants, White Plains and New York, New York, and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York. Dr. Miller served for over 20 years as Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychology, Director of the Adolescent Depression and Suicide Program, and Associate Director of Psychology Training at Montefiore Medical Center.
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"This is designed for use in a group setting, not individual therapy."
"She is sharp, top knotch, and you won't be disappointed if you buy this book."
"The handouts are well tailored for the age group, which helps make this very user friendly."
"Just started using this with some of my clients, I really like the handouts and the explanations to be used with adolescents."
"This book has been great as a 1st time skills group facilitator."
"Glad to have a representation of both the adult DBT (I bought this separately) and adolescent DBT instructions."
"only counseling that worked for my family."
"This book is fantastic for adolescents - appropriate language (although some of the examples are far-fetched or not relatable for our teens)."
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Pediatric Psychopharmacology For Primary Care
Obtain clear guidance on dosing, monitoring, and potential adverse reactions of psychotropic medications for treatment of common psychiatric disorders and mental health or behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Evidence-based conceptual framework A clear, straightforward methodology - based on current research and clinical experience - defines discrete levels of psychotropic agents and spells out level-specific roles and responsibilities. Group 1:Medications FDA-approved for youth for ADHD, anxiety, and depression - disorders for which pediatric primary care providers commonly initiate treatment and assume prescribing and monitoring responsibilities. Building on strong work by the AAP over the past 15 to 20 years to develop clinical practice guidelines for primary care management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and the work of the AAP Task Force on Mental Health, this book offers clear guidance on when to use psychotropics, which to use, and what coexisting conditions and side effects the clinician should monitor.” —James M. Perrin, MD, FAAP; John C. Robinson Chair in Pediatrics; Massachusetts General Hospital for Children; President (2014), American Academy of Pediatrics.
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"Great resource, concise and thorough."
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Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents, Second Edition
This authoritative guide has introduced many tens of thousands of clinicians to Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a leading evidence-based treatment for traumatized children and their parents or caregivers. Preeminent clinical researchers provide a comprehensive framework for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), other trauma-related symptoms, and traumatic grief in 3- to 18-year-olds; building core coping skills; and directly addressing and making meaning of children's trauma experiences. This second edition couldn’t be more timely for clinicians who work with children, adolescents, and families. The effectiveness of the approach is demonstrated in the authors' clinical research studies as well as studies from other laboratories across the world, and the inclusion of multiple clinical examples renders the book usable for clinicians of all backgrounds and training." The authors interweave theory, research, and clinical insights to show how clinicians can engage traumatized children and their families in the process of change and recovery. ( PsycCRITIQUES 2007-06-01). “Describes what some consider the best available treatment for children who are suffering from the sequelae to trauma....[It] is well written and the treatment protocol is easy to follow....Highly recommended for clinicians working with child and adolescent clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms.” (on the first edition). ( Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy 2007-06-01). “Seasoned clinicians will benefit greatly from this text in updating their skills and knowledge of current evidence-based practice in the treatment of children and adolescents who have been traumatized. ( Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal 2009-06-01). “The authors of this marvelous text have undertaken more randomized control trials than any other group of the effects of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for children presenting posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....There is a great deal of experience and wisdom in the very clear and practical 'lessons' incorporated in this text.” (on the first edition).
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"I really like this book and approach."
"Excellent book."
"I receive it immediately as you said, great , thank you."
"Very helpful when working with traumatized children and families."
"I found the text to be timely, comprehensive, and helpful."
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Best Adolescent Psychiatry

Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls
With up-to-the-minute research and real-life stories, Odd Girl Out continues to be the definitive resource on the most pressing social issues facing girls today. There is little sugar but lots of spice in journalist Rachel Simmons's brave and brilliant book that skewers the stereotype of girls as the kinder, gentler gender. The author, who visited 30 schools and talked to 300 girls, catalogues chilling and heartbreaking acts of aggression, including the silent treatment, note-passing, glaring, gossiping, ganging up, fashion police, and being nice in private/mean in public. She offers innovative ideas for changing the dynamics of the classroom, sample dialogues for talking to daughters, and exercises for girls and their friends to explore and resolve messy feelings and conflicts head-on. Although more than 16 years have passed, Rhodes Scholar Simmons hasn't forgotten how she felt when Abby told the other girls in third grade not to play with her, nor has she stopped thinking about her own role in giving Noa the silent treatment.
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"Although at times redundant and lengthy in its retelling of countless interviews, this book is a great read for anyone who has a young girl in their life."
"This book explains types of bullying that girls do to one other and how it can be much more difficult to identify than when boys bully one another."
"Book arrived in brand new condition."
"Bought as a gift for my wife."
"It remains always close to the real problems of victims, to their suffering and isolation."
"Every educator, administrator and parent should read this book so we can address the Bullying issue among girls now!"
"Great book - read it in one sitting, and have since loaned it out to co-workers with the same great feedback."
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Best Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CLEP® Introductory Psychology Book + Online (CLEP Test Preparation)
Earn College Credit with REA's Test Prep for CLEP® Introductory Psychology Everything you need to pass the exam and get the college credit you deserve. Our CLEP® test preps are perfect for adults returning to college (or attending for the first time), military service members, high-school graduates looking to earn college credit, or home-schooled students with knowledge that can translate into college credit. Our test preps for CLEP® exams help you earn valuable college credit, save on tuition, and get a head start on your college degree. His current research focuses on the cognitive representation of emotion knowledge and on the social psychological processes involved in gossip.
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"The CLEP Introductory Psychology preparation book covered all the material on the practice exams but only approximately 30% of the material on the real exam."
"Took the first practice test and scored a 22."
"Dont study this book by itself, you really need the guide to get other topics not included in the book."
"**In addition to this book, I also used the official clep study guide ($10 PDF that provides test questions) through collegeboard.com and also read through the intro to psych spark notes website to make sure I had a good grasp on the material covered in the exam."
"I only had a few day to study and this is the only book I used along with the practice exams."
"Our son has successfully completed fourteen CLEP examinations for a total of 48 transferrable college credits."
"Great book."
"For those of who are taking the CLEP test soon, there are many questions abou the history of psychology, as in who said what, who thought what, who came from what background, etc."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Physical & Emotional Abuse

The Bullying Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Social Aggression and Cyberbullying
The workbook is made up of 42 step-by-step self-help activities designed to help you learn anti-bullying tips and strategies, manage emotions such as anxiety, fear, anger, and depression, and learn constructive communication skills to help you express your feelings. If you are experiencing bullying, this book will offer sound psychological support to help you gain confidence in yourself and in your interactions with others. “ The Bullying Workbook for Teens is a remarkable, relevant resource for both teens and professionals.
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"This book had several ideas and activities that corresponded with realistic situations surrounding bullying."
"I work with teens and the ones dealing with bullying say this is helpful."
"My 13 yr old daughter has been bullied and it has caused her severe depression, this is a great workbook, even her counselor recommends it."
"Have excellent worksheets for teens to process during a therapy session."
"I like the book because it does give a bit of input on helping you understand Bullying, but it's a bit out dated on some of the exercises it offers."
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