ISBN: 9780195308297

School refusal behavior is a common and difficult problem facing parents of children and teenagers. The behavior can have severe consequences by contributing to a child''s academic, soci… More...

School refusal behavior is a common and difficult problem facing parents of children and teenagers. The behavior can have severe consequences by contributing to a child''s academic, social, and psychological problems. A child''s absence from school can also significantly increase familyconflict. If your child experiences anxiety or noncompliance about attending school and has trouble remaining in classes for an entire day, this workbook, and the corresponding Therapist Guide, can help.This Parent Workbook is designed to help you work with a qualified therapist to resolve your child''s school refusal behavior. The Workbook outlines four possible treatment procedures that may be prescribed by a therapist, depending on your child''s reasons for refusing school. Scientific evidencehas shown these programs to be highly effective in treating youth 5-17 years old who exhibit school refusal behavior.Regardless of whether your child refuses school to relieve school-related distress, to avoid negative social situations at school, to receive attention from you or another family member, or to obtain tangible rewards outside of school, the flexible treatments described in this book will help youand your child overcome school refusal behavior. The Workbook describes what you can expect during your child''s assessment and treatment and provides answers to questions you may have about the process. It also provides instructions for continuing certain aspects of the program at home, includingrelaxation and breathing techniques, as well as exposure exercises to decrease your childs anxiety. Instructions are also given for completing daily logbooks with your child to track progress, creating a morning routine to keep you both on schedule, and developing written contracts to enhanceattendance and discourage nonattendance. With this user-friendly manual, you can take an active role in your childs successful return to school. Books List_Books, [PU: Oxford University Press]<

ISBN: 9780195308297

School refusal behavior is a common and difficult problem facing parents of children and teenagers. The behavior can have severe consequences by contributing to a child's academic, socia… More...

School refusal behavior is a common and difficult problem facing parents of children and teenagers. The behavior can have severe consequences by contributing to a child's academic, social, and psychological problems. A child's absence from school can also significantly increase family conflict. If your child experiences anxiety or noncompliance about attending school and has trouble remaining in classes for an entire day, this workbook, and the corresponding Therapist Guide, can help. This Parent Workbook is designed to help you work with a qualified therapist to resolve your child's school refusal behavior. The Workbook outlines four possible treatment procedures that may be prescribed by a therapist, depending on your child's reasons for refusing school. Scientific evidence has shown these programs to be highly effective in treating youth 5-17 years old who exhibit school refusal behavior. Regardless of whether your child refuses school to relieve school-related distress, to avoid negative social situations at school, to receive attention from you or another family member, or to obtain tangible rewards outside of school, the flexible treatments described in this book will help you and your child overcome school refusal behavior. The Workbook describes what you can expect during your child's assessment and treatment and provides answers to questions you may have about the process. It also provides instructions for continuing certain aspects of the program at home, including relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as exposure exercises to decrease your childs anxiety. Instructions are also given for completing daily logbooks with your child to track progress, creating a morning routine to keep you both on schedule, and developing written contracts to enhance attendance and discourage nonattendance. With this user-friendly manual, you can take an active role in your childs successful return to school. Books, [PU: Oxford University Press]<

ISBN: 9780195308297

Paperback, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc], Intended for use in conjunction with formal therapy, as outlined in the corresponding Therapist Guide, this Workbook outlines strategies and … More...

Paperback, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc], Intended for use in conjunction with formal therapy, as outlined in the corresponding Therapist Guide, this Workbook outlines strategies and skills necessary for parents to help their children overcome school refusal behaviour., Cognition & Cognitive Psychology, Educational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Teaching Of Specific Groups & Persons With Special Educational Needs, Teaching Of Specific Groups & Persons With Special Educational Needs, Teaching Of Students With Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, Teaching Of Students With Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Advice On Parenting, Child Care & Upbringing, Advice On Education<

2007, ISBN: 9780195308297

A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach, Parent Workbook, [ED: 2], 2nd Revised edition, Softcover, Buch, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc]