Adolescents and Their Families
An Introduction to Assessments and Intervention

This text introduces and integrates adolescent developmental themes and family systems theory into a coherent assessment and intervention model. Worden emphasizes the process of evaluation and intervention of adolescents and their families with typical therapeutic dilemmas.

A step-by-step discussion of the first interview and diverse intervention strategies are discussed, as are frequent clinical syndromes--acting-out, underachievement, eating disorders, divorce/single parenthood, depression, and suicide. Graduate students and clinicians will find this appealing book an ideal resource, as will experienced therapists beginning to work with adolescents and families. The book will also serve as an excellent primary or ancillary text for graduate courses in psychotherapy with adolescents and in family therapy courses. High school guidance counselors, social workers, and psychologists will also find many valuable applications in this timely book.

Contents Introduction
Basic Concepts
Assessment
The First Interview
Beginning Phase of Therapy
Middle Phase: Learning New Steps
Termination and Therapist's Use of Self
Clinical Issues
Epilogue
Index