The first book to explore the issue of abuse in adolescents – both the residual effects of earlier child abuse and current or cumulative abuse. This volume provides a sensitive account of how to optimize the value of therapeutic contact with this challenging and compelling population. Illustrating her presentation with case examples from her extensive clinical experience, the author shows when and how to address the abuse to help adolescents move ahead in their development. This book will be of interest to psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals who work with troubled youth, as well as probation officers and residential treatment staff._x000D_
Weight .74 lbs_x000D_
Dimensions 8.99 × 6.03 × .67 in_x000D_
Abuse and Neglect_x000D_
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