Existential-Integrative Approaches to Treating Adolescents

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This book frames how existential theory and intervention strategies can be seamlessly integrated with evidenced-based approaches when treating adolescents. This groundbreaking text begins with an overview of EI theory and provides an exhaustive review of risk and protective factors that contribute to an adolescent's experience of existential anxiety. Other book highlights include a proposed developmental model of existential anxiety in adolescence, and individual chapters devoted to working with adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, substance abuse concerns, and disruptive behaviors. Rich case study descriptions enrich this exciting and impactful approach with empirical support. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii An Introduction to EI Therapy with Adolescents....Pages 1-26 The Incidence, Prevalence, and Risk Factors Associated with Debilitating Existential Anxiety in Adolescents....Pages 27-57 A Developmental Model of Existential Anxiety During Adolescence....Pages 59-91 Core Existential Treatment Approaches with Adolescents....Pages 93-126 EI Approaches to Treating Anxiety in Adolescents....Pages 127-152 EI Approaches to Treating Depression in Adolescents....Pages 153-183 EI Approaches to Treating Substance Abuse Disorders in Adolescents....Pages 185-212 EI Approaches to Treating Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Adolescents....Pages 213-239 EI Approaches to Treating Trauma....Pages 241-265 Back Matter....Pages 267-270