Essential research findings in child and adolescent counselling and psychotherapy

Leading contributors in the field guide readers through the latest research findings in child and adolescent counselling, discussing how each is relevant to the process and outcomes of therapy. Understanding that practitioners and trainees must increasingly be aware and engage with research, the book presents accessibly the current best knowledge and its implications for practice.

The book also outlines the key research methods used in counselling and psychotherapy, and presents the debates about how best to carry out, evaluate and interpret clinical research. Through a deeper understanding of research and evidence-based practice, your trainees will be equipped to critically judge and compare findings.

Whether a trainee, practitioner or researcher, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the latest findings, and prepares the reader to evaluate and conduct further research in therapeutic work with young people.