Overcoming ADHD in Adolescence: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Client Workbook

Description: Overcoming ADHD in Adolescence by Susan Sprich, Steven A. Safren The client workbook goes along with the treatment and is for the client / adolescent themself, though parents may also find it helpful to read. The emphasis is primarily on teaching the adolescent how to learn skills to combat ADHD and function independently and conclude with a discussion of how to help the adolescent maintain their gains. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Overcoming ADHD in Adolescence: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach - Client Workbook presents a scientifically supported intervention designed to help adolescents learn to manage and cope with their ADHD symptoms. Meant to be used in therapy and in conjunction with the complementary Therapist Guide, the Workbook features lessons on organization and planning, reducing distractibility, and adaptive thinking, as well as an optional section onreducing procrastination. The emphasis is primarily on teaching the adolescent how to learn and use skills to combat ADHD and function independently. The book offers guidance on how parents can be involved in the treatment,enabling them to achieve a better balance between the wish to help adolescents succeed and the need for adolescents to move towards independence. The Workbook also explores how technology can be incorporated into the treatment, concluding with a discussion on how to maintain the gains that adolescents have made in therapy. The book is complete with easy-to-use worksheets and forms. Author Biography Susan Sprich received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University at Albany, State University of New York. She completed her training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)/Harvard Medical School (HMS). She is the Director of the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program at MGH. She is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at HMS.Steven A. Safren received his BA from Brandeis University and his PhD from The University at Albany, State University of New York. He completed his training at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, where he worked until 2015, ultimately as a Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Director of the Behavioral Medicine Service. He is currently a Professor and Cooper Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami. Table of Contents Introduction: INFORMATION ABOUT ADHD IN ADOLESCENCEMODULE 1: THE FOUNDATION--HOW TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND PLANChapter 1: SESSION 1--OVERVIEW OF THIS TREATMENT PROGRAM AND ORIENTATION TO THE FOUNDATION - HOW TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND PLAN SO YOU CAN HAVE AND ENJOY YOUR FREE-TIMEChapter 2: SESSION 2--HOW CAN PARENTS HELP? (FIRST PARENT/ADOLESCENT SESSION)Chapter 3: SESSION 3--DO THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FIRST!Chapter 4: SESSION 4--WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS ARENT GETTING DONE-BREAKING DOWN TASKS AND PROBLEM-SOLVINGChapter 5: SESSION 5--HOW TO ORGANIZE EVERYTHINGMODULE 2: HOW TO KEEP GOING AND NOT GET DISTRACTEDChapter 6: SESSION 6--FIGURING OUT YOUR ATTENTION SPAN AND LEARNGIN HOW TO DELAY DISTRACTIONSChapter 7: SESSION 7--OPTIMIZE YOUR SETTINGMODULE 3: HOW TO COACH YOURSELF BETTERChapter 8: SESSION 8--THINKING, FEELING, AND ACTINGChapter 9: SESSION 9--SELF-COACHINGChapter 10: SESSION 10--HOW CAN PARENTS HELP? (SECOND PARENT/ADOLESCENT SESSION)MODULE 4: ADDITIONAL SKILLSChapter 11: SESSION 11--DONT PUT IT OFF: STOP PROCRASTINATINGChapter 12: SESSION 12--KEEPING IT GOING Review "This evidence-based resource for treating adolescents with ADHD is greatly needed. The clear and concise presentation style is highly accessible to mental health professionals from various backgrounds. The components designed to increase adolescents motivation are essential. Parents are taught to effectively reward their teen for increased independence. This is critically important during adolescence as parents and teens renegotiate their relationships."--Cynthia M. Hartung, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Wyoming"Sprich and Safren provide a comprehensive treatment manual and complementing client workbook that specifically targets ADHD in adolescents. Therapists are guided in providing psychoeducation that is vital to this group understanding their disorder and empirically-based skill-building that will serve clients well as they face the hurdles of transition into adulthood. A valuable addition to ones professional toolbox!"--Will Canu, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University"The authors apply evidence-based organizational skills and CBT principles relevant to adolescent ADHD in a simple, accessible therapist guide and workbook. They demonstrate a keen knowledge of the thoughts, feelings and behaviors characteristic of this population. Integration of motivational techniques, case vignettes, outstanding handouts, and tips for involving parents make this a "must-have" for clinicians treating adolescent ADHD!"--Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Professor, University of Maryland Long Description Overcoming ADHD in Adolescence: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach - Client Workbook presents a scientifically supported intervention designed to help adolescents learn to manage and cope with their ADHD symptoms. Meant to be used in therapy and in conjunction with the complementary Therapist Guide, the Workbook features lessons on organization and planning, reducing distractibility, and adaptive thinking, as well as an optional section onreducing procrastination. The emphasis is primarily on teaching the adolescent how to learn and use skills to combat ADHD and function independently. The book offers guidance on how parents can be involved in the treatment, enabling them to achieve a better balance between the wish to help adolescents succeed and the need foradolescents to move towards independence. The Workbook also explores how technology can be incorporated into the treatment, concluding with a discussion on how to maintain the gains that adolescents have made in therapy. The book is complete with easy-to-use worksheets and forms. Review Text "This evidence-based resource for treating adolescents with ADHD is greatly needed. The clear and concise presentation style is highly accessible to mental health professionals from various backgrounds. The components designed to increase adolescents motivation are essential. Parents are taught to effectively reward their teen for increased independence. This is critically important during adolescence as parents and teens renegotiate their relationships." --Cynthia M. Hartung, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Wyoming"Sprich and Safren provide a comprehensive treatment manual and complementing client workbook that specifically targets ADHD in adolescents. Therapists are guided in providing psychoeducation that is vital to this group understanding their disorder and empirically-based skill-building that will serve clients well as they face the hurdles of transition into adulthood. A valuable addition to ones professional toolbox!" --Will Canu, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University"The authors apply evidence-based organizational skills and CBT principles relevant to adolescent ADHD in a simple, accessible therapist guide and workbook. They demonstrate a keen knowledge of the thoughts, feelings and behaviors characteristic of this population. Integration of motivational techniques, case vignettes, outstanding handouts, and tips for involving parents make this a "must-have" for clinicians treating adolescent ADHD!" --Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Professor, University of Maryland Review Quote "This evidence-based resource for treating adolescents with ADHD is greatly needed. The clear and concise presentation style is highly accessible to mental health professionals from various backgrounds. The components designed to increase adolescents motivation are essential. Parents are taught to effectively reward their teen for increased independence. This is critically important during adolescence as parents and teens renegotiate their relationships." --Cynthia M. Hartung, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Wyoming "Sprich and Safren provide a comprehensive treatment manual and complementing client workbook that specifically targets ADHD in adolescents. Therapists are guided in providing psychoeducation that is vital to this group understanding their disorder and empirically-based skill-building that will serve clients well as they face the hurdles of transition into adulthood. A valuable addition to ones professional toolbox!" --Will Canu, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University "The authors apply evidence-based organizational skills and CBT principles relevant to adolescent ADHD in a simple, accessible therapist guide and workbook. They demonstrate a keen knowledge of the thoughts, feelings and behaviors characteristic of this population. Integration of motivational techniques, case vignettes, outstanding handouts, and tips for involving parents make this a "must-have" for clinicians treating adolescent ADHD!" --Andrea Chronis-Tuscano, Professor, University of Maryland Feature Selling point: Provides step-by-step instructions for implementing a research-based ADHD treatment program for adolescentsSelling point: Features handouts and worksheets for use in therapySelling point: Includes information about how parents can be involved in sessions, and the best ways for them to help their adolescents Details ISBN0190854480 Author Steven A. Safren Pages 162 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Series Programs That Work ISBN-10 0190854480 ISBN-13 9780190854485 Short Title Overcoming ADHD in Adolescence Language English Year 2020 Format Paperback Subtitle A Cognitive Behavioral Approach, Client Workbook Publication Date 2020-06-22 UK Release Date 2020-06-22 Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-06-22 US Release Date 2020-06-22 Illustrator Scott Jessop Birth 1955 Affiliation Science Officer and Researcher, Addictions Unit, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain Position Science Officer and Researcher Qualifications PhD DEWEY 616.858900835 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-07-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129190529;

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