This book provides a clear, comprehensive description of RP-CBT, the only evidence-based intervention currently available for relapse/recurrence prevention in formerly depressed children and adolescents. This intervention is shorter, simpler, and more personalized than standard CBT; it really represents the state of the art in child and adolescent depression treatment. The book reflects the expertise of the authors, who are highly qualified researchers and clinicians.--Paul Rohde, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute
This book is a milestone and major innovation in youth depression treatment and relapse prevention. CBT is honed and expanded to better serve youth. Well-being, positive psychology, and the latest in youth relapse prevention are added to the CBT mix with terrific results. Much-needed tips for pitching and presenting techniques to the age and developmental level of clients are presented in every chapter. This manual is a model of clarity--with a treasure trove of ideas and handouts--that deserves a place next to classic works in CBT.--Michael B. Frisch, PhD, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Baylor University
Creative and wise, this book offers helpful tools for clinicians working with children and adolescents struggling with depression. Offering a long-term perspective on wellness promotion and depression prevention, the manual guides clinicians to implement an engaging approach that addresses the continuing risk for depressive episodes. It exemplifies a number of important new directions in CBT, as shown in the modular format with supplemental treatment strategies, the focus on strengths and promoting wellness, the strategies for partnering with families to enhance recovery, and the inventive use of a timeline to help youth develop a strong and healthy self-concept. This is an essential, readable, and practical clinical resource.--Joan Rosenbaum Asarnow, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
Kennard, Hughes, and Foxwell have created and tested a novel intervention that finally takes us beyond focusing only on initial treatment of depression in young people. Their treatment model builds on the leading CBT approaches developed over the past two decades. The result is a practical, user-friendly, and innovative approach with a core set of procedures and a rich array of additional components that facilitate development of a personalized treatment plan. This book will be extremely helpful to practicing psychologists, social workers, and other mental health providers, and will be a valuable text for graduate students learning how to become effective therapists.--John F. Curry, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University
-This is a well-developed and well-presented treatment manual, dealing with a significant issue....Provides a thorough, yet flexible approach which can be very helpful for all clinicians. The book can be recommended for use in any graduate program dealing with children and adolescents, and especially useful in those programs where depression is a part of the treatment focus. The case examples are well done and help illustrate the various points and strategies developed in each chapter.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 3/1/2017
