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Since the groundbreaking first edition ofRational Emotive Approaches to the Problems of Childhood by AlbertEllis and Michael Bernard two decades ago, our understanding of thenature and treatment of children's problems has grown considerably.Now in a completely new volume, Albert Ellis and children's REBTspecialist Professor Michael Bernard have revised and updated thispioneering volume to reflect both the latest in clinical practiceand research. Fourteen expert contributors (including many from theoriginal) share with the editors a deep commitment to integratingREBT with other cognitive-behavioral methods, and to providingyoung people with developmentally appropriate care. Together theygive readers a practical framework for conducting assessment,treatment, and prevention with individuals, clients and groups aswell as in family and school settings. Key features of this newedition include Developmental considerations in using REBT withchildren and adolescents Specific chapters devoted to majordisorders -- aggression, phobias anxiety, depression, academicunderachievement, and ADHD Latest strategies for challenging andchanging the irrational beliefs of young people Techniques forbuilding key REBT skills emotional resilience and frustrationtolerance Extensive research findings on the efficacy of REBT withyoung people Brand-new material on special issues -- involvingparents, conducting group sessions, and working with exceptionalchildren An overview of Rational Emotive Education and You Can DoIt! Education, school-based applications of REBT With coverage thisthorough, Ellis, Bernard, and collaborators have created a resourceof immediate value to child and adolescent mental healthpractitioners including school psychologists, school counselors,school social workers, behavior therapists, and family therapists,and educators involved in helping young people overcome behavioraldisorders.