102 Creative Strategies for Working with Depressed Children and Adolescents

Depression can have many harmful and even devastating effects on the lives of children and adolescents. It can derail school performance and lead to social and family troubles. It can also have harmful effects on a young person's physical health. This book is a practical resource that includes a variety of strategies (including reproducible worksheets) designed to use with elementary, middle & high school youth. An ""At-A-Glance"" chart is included to help you quickly locate strategies suitable for particular age groups.

Topics include:

Relaxation
Nutrition
Spirituality
Exercise
Cognitive & Behavioral Strategies

Other sections include information for parents, youth, teachers, & counselors. This is a practical resource guide that will help any professional affectively identify and hel pyoung people in school, family, or private practice setting.