Family Therapy for ADHD: Treating Children, Adolescents, and Adults [Hardcover]

Sandra Volgy Everett (Author), Craig A. Everett (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1572304383 | ISBN-13: 978-1572304383 | Publication Date: August 18, 1999 | Edition: 1

This book presents an innovative approach to assessing and treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the family context. Readers learn strategies for diagnosing the disorder and evaluating its impact not only on affected young persons but also on their parents and siblings. Also addressed are the neurobiological underpinnings of ADHD, and clinical issues that arise when a parent also shows signs of the disorder. From expert family therapists, the volume outlines how professionals can help families mobilize their resources to manage ADHD symptoms; enhance parent-child and marital relationships; improve functioning in school and work settings; and develop more effective coping strategies. Session-by-session intervention plans for clients at different developmental stages are accompanied by a wealth of illustrative case material.

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"At last, a terrific book about ADHD from the family systems perspective! The authors provide everything the clinician could want--compassionate and competent case examples; encyclopedic information about ADHD, including a multigenerational look at family patterns of the disorder; and detailed treatment planning guides. Wide-ranging yet focused, this book is a 'must read' for every practitioner with an interest in ADHD and families." --Augustus Y. Napier, PhD, Author of The Fragile Bond

"Solidly grounded in research and practice, this eminently practical book provides the guidance clinicians need to detect and treat ADHD in the family context. The authors explain both the 'whats' and the 'hows' of interventions for this complex condition, offering guidelines for working with other professionals as well as with families. The book also serves as a succinct introduction to family systems theory and process. Its illustrations of the intergenerational transmission of symptomatology are especially strong." --William C. Nichols, EdD, ABPP, President, International Family Therapy Association

"This book moves beyond focusing on individual symptoms to understanding and treating ADHD in a family context. Especially helpful are the session-by-session assessment and treatment models for children, adolescents, and adults, along with numerous case examples illustrating how therapists can mobilize family resources to enhance intervention effectiveness. This book is essential reading for anyone working with ADHD populations. I am strongly recommending it to staff, interns, and postdoctoral residents working in our ADHD clinic. It also will be useful as a supplementary text for graduate courses in family therapy and child assessment and therapy." --Natalie Rathvon, PhD, District of Columbia Commission on Mental Health Services; George Washington University

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At last, a terrific book about ADHD from the family systems perspective! The authors provide everything the clinician could want--compassionate and competent case examples; encyclopedic information about ADHD, including a multigenerational look at family patterns of the disorder; and detailed treatment planning guides. Wide-ranging yet focused, this book is a "must read" for every practitioner with an interest in ADHD and families Augustus Y. Napier, PhD, author of The Fragile Bond.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Guilford Press; 1 edition (August 18, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572304383
• ISBN-13: 978-1572304383
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Family Therapy for ADHD: Treating Children, Adolescents, and Adults (Paperback)

This is a great read for understanding how ADHD plays into family dynamics and understanding the impact on each member. I recommend this book for anyone with ADHD in their family, counselors, therapists, and social workers or those who work with families struggling with ADHD.