CBT with Children, Young People and Families

′The timely arrival of this book enables it to make an important contribution to the CBT field for practitioners working with children. Nationally, there has been increasing emphasis on the need to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties with a need to train more professionals to work with them. This book provides a valuable resource for this purpose. It is neatly divided into 4 parts that places CBT with children into a wider context. A familiar model of problem formulation followed by an intervention plan will help practitioners develop their skills and benefit from the many practical suggestions contained in the text. Theory, referred to as the knowledge base; case examples; implications for practice; summaries and key points; suggestions for further reading; and, learning exercises all make this a book an excellent choice for learning to use CBT with children′ -
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′One of the real strengths of the book is that Fuggle and colleagues are honest about the kinds of dilemmas and challenges that are likely to arise in adapting CBT techniques developed for adults to work with children and young people, and they emphasise the ways in which systematic practice (with parents/carers and school staff being recruited as co-therapists where appropriate) is likely to be important, if not critical, for successful outcomes. Overall, I found this to be an engaging and thought-provoking text that, while not straightforwardly offering a how-to, recipe book approach, should nonetheless prove practically useful in everyday clinical work for those who take the time to read it through′ -- Sarah Haywood * BACP Children & Young People *
It is a whistlestop tour covering a wide range of topics. However, there are plenty of references for further reading. The book could be helpful as an introduction to the basic CBT skills. -- Linda Bean
This is an up-to-date and much needed text which addresses the theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for applied psychologists mostly working with school-age children and their families, in schools rather than in clinic settings. I found it readable and was grateful that the authors described links between CBT and other therapeutic interventions such as Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness, to ground CBT meaningfully into the wider body of mental health therapies. I found the different vignettes helpful in making sense of the complexities of the topics presented, and would recommend this book to trainees as well as more experienced practitioners. -- Dr Dario Pellegrini * drupal *
Very nice introduction - included on recommended reading list -- Dr Gary O' Reilly * drupal *
This is essential reading for any post graduate psychology student to understand how CBT can be implemented in the therapy programs when working with children, young people and families. There are clear guidelines on how to prepare for sessions and what possible dilemmas to expect. The many creative ideas includes the use of puppets, television soaps etc. makes this book invaluable for the anyone starting out with CBT but also provide new ideas to CBT therapist working with families. Excellently contextualised. -- Dr Petro Erasmus * drupal *
I think this is an excellent book for undergraduate students. The analysis of CBT is clear and comprehensible to students with no background in psychology. -- Dr Shalaan Farouk * drupal *
Extremely helpful text. -- Dr Simon Gibbs * drupal *
This is an accessible, well organised book which would help students who need an understanding of the main intervention offered to children and young people. The case studies and mini transcripts are very helpful allowing students to apply theory to practice. -- Erica Pavord * drupal *
A very good book for supplematary reading. -- Miss Jane Matonhodze * drupal *
The contents is interesting, and easily to be understood by beginners. CBT steps is clearly explained in the book.
-- Miss Maria Suprapto * drupal *
A very detailed book of CBT with children, young people and families. -- Miss Nicola Lord * drupal *
An essential read for those involved in working from a cognitive perspective with children young people and their families. -- Mr Anthony Ross * drupal *
This area may not be an initial priority for ITE students but this text will alert them to the potential of the approach which has much to offer in a primary setting. -- Mr Neil Rutledge * drupal *
An interesting book which is informative and useful for students. -- Mrs Alana Enoch * drupal *
This book provides a good overview and insight into providing CBT for children, young people and adults. It helpfully uses case examples to illustrate the application of CBT and is accessible and easy to read. -- Mrs Annie Mason * drupal *
A good insight to CBT with young people -- Mrs Claire Smith * drupal *
Easy to read with an appropriate level of practical application and theory.

Great for beginner - intermediate levle of CBT. -- Mrs Karen Corder * drupal *
This is an excellent resource that divided the topic into three parts. There is excellent use of three case examples to reinforce the main points throughout. The boxes identifying key points from each chapter are very useful. The suggested exercises again are a useful tool to consolidate learning. Overall it is an easy to use resource that will appeal to a wide range of students and I will include it as supplementary reading to my students. -- Mrs Linda Robson * drupal *
A very good overview of CBT and how to use it in practice with children, young people and families. -- Mrs Susan Simpson * drupal *
Excellent, down to earth overview of the use of CBT with children. I like the use of case material to illustrate the theoretical concepts, especially using the same three cases throughout the book. I also like the further reading at the end of chapters. This is useful especially for students as they write essays. The book is well set out and written in an accessible style. -- Ms Lynn Martin * drupal *
Excellent up to date text re this approach. Very useful for students and practitioners and families wanting to know more. -- Ms Madeleine Burton * drupal *
This is a really helpful introductory text for people working with children and adolescents. Some nice examples within and reference to core CBT skills and how these are used is really helpful. -- Ms Megan Edwards * drupal *
Very well written with relevant chapters especially grounding the book in developmental and cultural aspects first.
Liked the suggested exercises-easy to navigate through the text -- Ms Ros Sanders * drupal *
great book which gives students an overview of CBT with children and their families -- Ms Von Kelso * drupal *
Really useful for students new to this approach and those starting out. -- Sarah Wilkins * drupal *