Problem solving is one of the most basic and important ways of handling difficult situations. Teaching children simple and structured ways to find solutions to everyday problems will give them one of the best starts to an emotionally healthy life. The clear language and practical strategies in this book will be helpful for anyone working with children who are 'stuck,' whether they are depressed, anxious, or just going through a tough time.--Ronald M. Rapee, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and founding director, Center for Emotional Health, Macquarie University, Australia
Problem solving is a powerful, tried-and-true strategy shown to help individuals of all ages resolve challenging social, emotional, and behavior dilemmas. Manassis teaches clinicians how and when to use this strategy in a clear, detailed, step-by-step approach. The book is rich with case examples and clinical wisdom. It equips clinicians with the foundation they need to teach children and parents how to successfully use problem solving and incorporate it into their daily lives.--Golda S. Ginsburg, PhD, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Manassis succeeds in providing a robust, accessibly written guide with a wealth of clinical scenarios. Punctuated with specific examples of therapeutic questions and statements, this book is a wonderful addition to the libraries of clinicians, supervisors, and graduate students.--Robert D. Friedberg, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director, Center for the Study and Treatment of Anxious Youth, Palo Alto University
Manassis gives step-by-step instructions for problem solving and discusses common challenges in implementation, with specific guidance for treating anxious, oppositional, and inattentive children. The book's many clinical examples incorporate the use of child-friendly language. Tables in each chapter help practitioners easily review and remember the main points for each problem-solving step; guidelines for using problem solving in group settings and with parents and families broaden the book's utility. This is a highly useful guide for therapists and counselors working with children and adolescents.--Jill Waterman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
Practical, readable, compassionate, and filled with rich and realistic examples from the author's extensive clinical experience, this book provides detailed guidance for effective problem solving with young people and families with a variety of challenges. A particular strength is the author's wise attention to common pitfalls in applying these strategies. This would be an excellent textbook in training programs for professionals working with children and families.--E. Jane Garland, MD, FRCPC, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Canada
A 'must-have' resource for all mental health professionals and trainees working with children and adolescents. Manassis reviews the empirical evidence for using a problem-solving approach and thoroughly describes applications across a range of clinical issues. Most striking is the candid exploration of typical problem-solving challenges, including much-needed recommendations for systematic, creative solutions. Clinicians will appreciate Manassis's spot-on evaluation of the complexities inherent to the therapeutic process. This book demonstrates the value of helping children and families learn and practice problem-solving skills that, ultimately, can empower for a lifetime.--Barbara A. Gueldner, PhD, NCSP, private practice, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
-_x000D_Katharina Manassis's well-organized, readable volume is full of relevant information and strategies that are easily translated to the school setting. In addition to detailing the nuts and bolts of the problem-solving approach, this book sparkles with detailed and realistic case scenarios that bring the theory and process to life. This book also provides on-the-ground strategies for working with anxious, inattentive, oppositional, or cognitively challenged children and is therefore an applicable and valuable resource for any school social worker....An accessible and engaging guide to helping children find solutions to social, emotional, and behavioral challenges....Although this book is ostensibly for use in the clinical setting, it is deeply relevant to the practice of school social work.--School Social Work Journal, 6/1/2014ffManassis presents an interesting, concise, easy-to-read, appropriately documented book in which her familiarity and skill in using this approach enables her to write a readable and potentially very helpful guidebook to using problem-solving strategies. This book can be helpful reading to anyone involved in therapeutic endeavors with populations ranging from children through adults. The book could be helpful adjunctive reading in any graduate social work, psychology, or psychiatry training program in any course focusing on therapeutic strategies and treatments.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 5/26/2014
