You and Your Child's Psychotherapy

Michael Weiner, MSW, LCSW, is an Early Childhood Education Consultant in New York City, where he also maintains a private practice focusing on child & adolescent therapy. Weiner is also an Adjunct Professor, Human Sciences at LaGuardia Community College and a Staff Psychotherapist at the Karen Horney Clinic. Les Gallo-Silver, MSW, LCSW-R, ACSW, is Associate Professor and Program Director, Human Sciences, LaGuardia Community College.

Introduction: A Framework and Rationale for this Book ; Chapter 1 A Holistic Perspective of Child Psychotherapy ; Chapter 2 Systems-Based Approach to Child Psychotherapy - Working Together ; Chapter 3 Seeking Out A Child Psychotherapist ; Chapter 4 The First Session - Consultation and Intake Meetings ; Chapter 5 Taking The Next Steps - Moving Forward ; Chapter 6 Types and Forms of Child Psychotherapy ; Chapter 7 Child Diagnosis ; Chapter 8 Engagement: The Framing of Child Psychotherapy ; Chapter 9 Treatment Planning ; Chapter 10 Parallel Process of Child Psychotherapy ; Chapter 11 Contributing to Your Child's Psychotherapy ; Chapter 12 The Work of Child Psychotherapy ; Chapter 13 Hurdles, Obstacles, and Snags ; Chapter 14 Supporting Child Psychotherapy ; Chapter 15 Higher Level of Care: When You and Your Child Need More ; Chapter 16 Separation and Consolidation: Saying Good-Bye to Your Child's Psychotherapist ; Appendix A: Case Studies ; Appendix B: Recommended Readings ; Appendix C: State-by-State Child Mental Health Services Contact ; Glossary