Enlarging the therapeutic circle

by Sherman, Robert

Based on a long tradition of treating "at risk" children and adolescents in collaboration with their families and schools, this volume describes the theory and methodology for achieving such a collaborative practice. The book is authored by three esteemed psychologists who have worked extensively with children and families as both school practitioners and collaboratively as private clinicians. Enlarging the Therapeutic Circle presents the history and therapeutic rationale for collaborative work with families and schools. It discusses methods for using the family and school as support systems and describes how the therapist can best use these systems for treatment. Highly useful information is included, such as how schools generally construct their mental health services, what personnel and resources are available, the kinds of test results and records utilized, and special laws and programs. Descriptions of five successful models for therapist/family/school collaboration and six school