Behavioral Activation with Adolescents
A Clinician's Guide
Elizabeth McCauley, Kelly A. Schloredt, Gretchen R. Gudmundsen, Christopher R. Martell, and Sona Dimidjian
A Paperback Originale-bookprint + e-book
A Paperback Original
orderFebruary 19, 2016
ISBN 9781462523986
Price: $39.00 226 Pages
Size: 8" x 10½"
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The reproducible materials can be downloaded and printed in PDF format.
This book presents the first behavioral activation (BA) program to help 12- to 18-year-olds overcome depression. The authors provide a systematic framework for increasing adolescents' engagement in rewarding activities and decreasing avoidant behavior. User-friendly features include session-by-session guidelines and agendas, sample scripts, and instructional materials. Strategies are described for actively involving parents and tailoring BA to each teen's needs and developmental level. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book contains 35 reproducible handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.