Rent Talking CBT with Parents and Children: A Guide for the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist

Synopsis

Decades of research have proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be a highly effective treatment for a broad range of psychological conditions in adults and children. This book offers a unique approach along with creative and practical tools for intervention. These techniques and methods were developed by Dr. Naomi Epel for the enhancement of effective Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and for Parent Training. Using a step-by-step therapy process, therapists learn how to create a secure therapeutic alliance and mutual trust with children and parents. This book focuses on improving parenting skills, increasing children's competency in social skills and addresses anxiety and behavior disorders. Dr. Naomi Epel is a Social Worker (BA, MA). She earned her PhD from Tel-Aviv University and is a respected expert in her field as well as a certified practitioner and supervisor of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Dr. Epel practices individual, couples and family therapy. Dr. Epel is the Director of Shitot Institute and the academic Director for Parent Training and Couple and Family Therapy of the Israeli Program for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. She is a lecturer at the Tel-Aviv University School of Medicine and an instructor of advanced qualification programs for CBT therapists. This is her fifth book and has also written four children's books: Grandfather Jamico's Secret Jar, Ofi Tofi – the Beauty Queen,Grandfather Jamico's Light Switch & Zizee and Lalee Discover What Friendship is All About.

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