Acceptance & mindfulness treatments for children & adolescents - Laurie Greco

The field of psychology is witnessing the
emergence and rapid scientific advancement of "third-wave" behaviour
therapies, such as dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), acceptance and
commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT),
and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). The efficacy of
third-wave behaviour and cognitive therapies has been demonstrated
empirically across a wide range of clinical populations, including
adults suffering with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, poly-substance
use, thought disorders, and chronic illness. As acceptance- and
mindfulness-based therapies continue to gain momentum and empirical
support within mainstream psychology, it is essential to examine the
adaptability and effectiveness of these approaches for children and
adolescents.This edited book will summarize the diverse ways in which
the third-wave therapies have been adapted for young people and their
families. Chapters will summarize recent empirical advances as well as
pragmatic issues related to acceptance and mindfulness applied to
children and adolescents.
In each chapter in the two applied sections,
readers will be given practical clinical guidance that will show how to
apply these methods.