{"title":"Lisa H. Berghorst, PhD","description":"\u003cp\u003eLisa H. Berghorst, PhD, offers insightful and practical guidance in the field of mental health, with a particular focus on therapeutic approaches for children and adolescents. Her work delves into evidence-based treatments, such as exposure therapy, designed to address anxiety and related challenges with empathy and clinical expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking informed perspectives on psychological well-being will find Dr Berghorst’s books a valuable resource. Her clear explanations and thoughtful strategies support health professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in the nuanced care of young people’s mental health.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"exposure-therapy-for-treating-anxiety-in-children-and-adolescents-by-lisa-h-berghorst-phd-9781626259225","title":"Exposure Therapy for Treating Anxiety in Children and Adolescents","description":"Written by a team of clinicians specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents, this professional guide offers a comprehensive, practical resource for implementing exposure therapy when treating children and adolescents with anxiety. Each chapter is devoted to tailoring exposure work to a specific anxiety-related condition, such as separation anxiety, phobias, panic, social anxiety, and more, using a variety of creative exposure ideas and activities.In Exposure Therapy for Treating Anxiety in Children and Adolescents, you ll find detailed hierarchies and clinical suggestions for treating each specific childhood anxiety condition, including separation anxiety, school refusal, selective mutism, specific phobia, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and emotion tolerance. The book also offers an overview of exposure therapy and its implementation in children and adolescents, including a review of current research and empirical findings on this approach.With this book, you ll also find solid strategies for conducting detailed clinical assessments, so you can gain a greater understanding the specific anxiety triggers and factors that play a role in the development of and maintenance of the child s problem, and learn how this information can be used to guide you in your development of specific exposure exercises. Finally, you ll find tips on how to assess for family variables that may contribute to the maintenance of the child s condition, as well as ways to work with parents in becoming effective coaches for their children during exposure-based activities.Children are vastly different than adults in their treatment needs and in the process through which effective therapy is implemented. If you re looking for clear, practical guidelines for designing, adapting, and implementing specific exposure exercises for your young clients, this book provides everything you need in one place.","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900351168748,"sku":"9781626259225","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781626259225-exposure-therapy-for-treating-anxiety-in-children-and-adolescents.jpg?v=1783402117"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lisa-h-berghorst-phd.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}