Practicing counselors, psychologists, social workers, and graduate students emerging into mental health professions are often faced with complex cases that do not conform neatly to theoretical textbooks. It can be difficult to overcome the communication barrier and correctly interpret the awkward or shocking things children and adolescents may say in a therapeutic setting. Contemporary Case Studies in Clinical Mental Health for Children and Adolescents is a versatile, case-based practical treatment guide for child and adolescent therapy that provides current, real-world clinical examples, undergirded by a theoretical approach. This resource provides both a succinct discussion of diagnoses and theories, as well as in-depth step-by-step treatment guidance through contemporary case studies of diverse children and adolescents, to apply and challenge typical textbook definitions. Editors Baggerly and Drewes further address the dramatic changes in contemporary issues—from the COVID pandemic, race-related events, and political unrest, to technological innovation—and how these events might impact these demographics in a therapeutic context. Mental health professionals will find this resource a handy, modern guide and reference to better support diverse children and adolescents in their practice.

Table of Contents:
Foreword by Franc Hudspeth Preface by Jennifer N. Baggerly and Athena A. Drewes Inspiration Book Chapter Authors What the Book Is Not What the Book Is Structure for Book Chapters Begin with Case Studies Brief Overview of Issues and Treatment Approaches Treatment Goals and Objectives Session Description and Transcript Analysis Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent and Teacher Consultation Sample Case Notes Resources Discussion Questions Our Hope Acknowledgments Part I: Children 1. Depression: Child Centered Play Therapy with a Biracial Child by Peggy L. Ceballos and Marium Sadiq Childhood Depression Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) CCPT with Childhood Depression Case Study Application Treatment Process Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent and Teacher Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Session 8 Resources For Professionals For Children For Parents Discussion Questions References 2. Adjustment Difficulties: Child Centered Play Therapy and Critical Race Theory with a Biracial Child by Keith I. Raymond and Angela I. Sheely-Moore Racial Identity Development in Children Child-Centered Play Therapy Critical Race Theory Case Study Application Session 1 Treatment Goals Session 2 Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Session 2 Resources For Mental Health Professionals For Children For Caregivers Discussion Questions References 3. Domestic Violence: Trauma-Informed Child Centered Play Therapy with a White Child by Jennifer N. Baggerly Impact of Domestic Violence on Young Children Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Young Children Trauma-Informed Child-Centered Play Therapy Case Study Application Session Overview Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 3 Session 10 Resources For Professionals For Children For Parents Discussion Questions References 4. Disruptive Behavior after January 6th Washington, DC Uprising: Cognitive Behavior Play Therapy with a White Child by Athena A. Drewes Disruptive Behaviors in Children Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Impact of Viewing Media Violence Family Setting Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy School-Based Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy CBPT Techniques Case Study Application CBPT Strategies Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 4 Resources For Professionals For Children For Parents Discussion Questions References 5. ADHD and COVID-19: Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy with an African American Child by Lisa Remey Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy Collaborative Session Structure Strategies Case Study Application Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Parent Consultation Session Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Resources For Professionals For Parents Discussion Questions References 6. Anxiety and Asian Hate: Adlerian Play Therapy with a Chinese American Child by Kristin Meany-Walen Chinese Culture and Virtues Anxiety Adlerian Play Therapy View of Children Four Phases of AdPT Case Study Application Client Conceptualization Treatment Goals and Objectives Treatment Process Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent and Teacher Consultations Conclusion Session Notes Huan, 1/26/2023, 4 p.m. Hoops of Control Security/Insecurity Blanket Discussion Questions References 7. Autism and Neurodivergence: Group Play Therapy with Children by Robert Jason Grant Autistic and Other Neurodivergent Children Group Approach Integrative Play Therapy AutPlay Therapy The Neurodiversity Paradigm Case Study Application Session 1 Later Sessions Last Session Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Group Meeting 1 Group Meeting 5 Resources For Professionals For Children For Parents Discussion Questions References 8. Grief after COVID and Gun Violence: Sandtray Therapy with a Mexican American Child by Clarissa Salinas and Jennifer Baggerly Grief and Traumatic Grief COVID-19 Grief Community Violence Traumatic Grief Sand Tray Therapy Case Study Application Session 1 Session 2 Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Session 4 Resources For Professionals For Children For Parents Discussion Questions References 9. Family Stress: Filial Therapy with an Indigenous American Family by Risë VanFleet Indigenous Cultural and Environmental Context Filial Therapy Case Study Case Conceptualization Treatment Goals FT Treatment Process Beginning Training Sessions Office-Based Parent-Child Play Sessions Home-Based Parent-Child Play Sessions Ethical and Cultural Considerations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Resources For Professionals For Parents Discussion Questions References 10. Divorce: Child Parent Relationship Therapy with Parents of a White Child by Dalena Dillman Taylor and Caitlin Frawley Impact of Divorce on Children Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Case Study Application Initial Intake Session Treatment Objectives Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Ethical and Cultural Considerations Conclusion Sample Case Note Resources For Professionals For Parents Discussion Questions References Part II: Adolescents 11. Depression: Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy with a Chinese American Adolescent by Yu-Fen Lin and Chi-Sing Li Depression in Adolescents COVID-19 and Adolescent Mental Health Asian Culture and Mental Health Stigma Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy Case Study Application Session 1 Sessions 2 and 3 Case Conceptualization and Treatment Goals Later Sessions Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Session 3 Resources For Professionals For Adolescents and Parents Discussion Questions References 12. Social Anxiety: Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a Pakistani American Adolescent by Yu-fen Lin and Samuel Bore South Asian Muslim Adolescents Social Anxiety Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy Case Application Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent and/or Teacher Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Resources For Clients For Therapists Discussion Questions References 13. Divorce and Political Extremist Groups: Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Expressive Arts with a White Adolescent by Jennifer N. Baggerly Impact of Divorce Impact of Extremist Groups Treatment Approach Cognitive Behavior Therapy Expressive Arts Case Study Application Treatment Goals Initial Sessions Middle Sessions Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Session 4 Resources For Professionals For Adolescents For Parents Discussion Questions References 14. Sexual Abuse: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Creative Approaches with a Biracial Adolescent by Felicia Neubauer Child Sexual Abuse CSA during COVID-19 Description of TF-CBT Stabilization Phase Trauma Narration Phase Integration/Consolidation Phase Case Study Application Intake Assessment Treatment Goals Initial Phase of Treatment: Stabilization and Skill Building Middle Phase of Treatment: Trauma Narration and Cognitive Processing Ending Treatment Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Resources For Professionals For Children and Adolescents For Parents Discussion Questions References 15. Self-Harm: Dialectical Behavior Therapy with an African American Adolescent by Anelie Etienne and Domonique Messing Hate Speech: A Form of Bullying Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Case Study Application Treatment Goals Treatment Process Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Resources For Professionals For Teens For Parents Discussion Questions References 16. Tourette Syndrome and Risk of Exploitation: Equine Assisted Family Play Therapy with a White Adolescent by Tracie Faa Thompson Tourette Syndrome Risk of Sexual Exploitation Needed Interventions Animal-Assisted Play Therapy Case Study Application Treatment Goals and Objective The Treatment Process Overview and Beginning Sessions Sessions 5 through 7—Barriers Activity Session 8 Ending Sessions and Learnings Ethical and Cultural Considerations Conclusion Resources Discussion Questions References 17. Eating Disorders: Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a Mexican American Adolescent by Sara Cantu Eating Disorders Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT-E Overview and Stages CBT-E Stage 1 CBT-E Stage 2 CBT-E Stage 3 CBT-E Stage 4 Case Study Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Session 8 Resources For Professionals For Adolescents For Parents Discussion Questions References 18. Substance Use Disorder: Motivational Interviewing and Creative Approaches with an African American Adolescent by Allison Crowe and Jason O. Perry Depression Substance Use Disorders Motivational Interviewing Four MI Principles Case Study Application Treatment Goals and Objectives First Sessions River of Life Activity Case Discussion Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent and Teacher Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 1 Session 3 Resources For Professionals For Adolescents Discussion Questions References 19. LGBTQ: Gestalt Therapy and Liberatory Approaches with a Dominican American Adolescent by Ana Guadalupe Reyes LGBTQ People Guiding Theory and Frameworks Gestalt Therapy Intersectionality Theory Expressive Arts Case Study Application Intake Session Session 1 Session 2 Later Sessions Session 4 Ethical and Cultural Considerations Parent Consultations Conclusion Sample Case Note Resources For Professionals For Clients For Parents Discussion Questions References 20. Gender: Narrative Therapy with Parents of a Nonbinary Transgender Chinese American Adolescent by Brooks Bull Transgender Environmental Context Narrative Therapy Re-Storying as an Overall Goal Dominant versus Alternative and Local Discourses Remembering Case Study Application Treatment Process Ethical and Cultural Considerations Conclusion Sample Case Notes Session 3 Resources For Adolescents Current Resources for Therapists and Adult Clients to Better Understand Gender Identity Historical Resources for Therapists and Adult Clients to Learn the History of Transgender and Gender-Diverse People Discussion Questions References Index About the Editors About the Contributors