This book provides an in-depth practical and cutting-edge summary of psychotherapy for
immigrant children and adolescents. This text integrates practical therapeutic methods with
current empirical knowledge on the unique life stressors and mental health concerns of
immigrant youth proving essential for all who seek to address the psychological needs of this
vulnerable and under-served population. Specific chapters are devoted to trauma refugees and
forced displacement cognitive-behavioral therapy psychopharmacological issues school-based
treatment family. Each chapter includes specific cultural concerns and treatment techniques
for immigrant groups from various regions of the world. In-depth case examples illustrate case
formulation how and when to use specific techniques challenges faced in the treatment of
immigrant youth and responses to common obstacles. With detailed theory and practice
guidelines Psychotherapy for Immigrant Youth is a vital resource for psychologists
psychiatrists social workers and other practitioners.
