Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-290) and index.
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Nature of separation anxiety -- Development of separation anxiety -- Assessing separation anxiety -- Child coping skills I : it's time to relax -- Child coping skills II : you are what you think -- Parent coping skills I : understanding my child's separation anxiety -- Parent coping skills II : managing my child's separation anxiety -- Structuring the treatment sessions : skills building, hierarchy development, and prescriptive treatment planning -- Negotiating fear of being alone : being alone and sleeping alone -- Negotiating fear of being alone : school, camp, and other settings -- Staying in control : managing the pitfalls and relapse prevention -- Appendices.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This unique book presents a research-based approach to understanding the challenges of separation anxiety and helping children, adolescents, and their parents build the skills they need to overcome it. The authors provide step-by-step guidelines for implementing the entire process of therapy--from intake and assessment through coping skills training, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and relapse prevention. Featuring in-depth case examples, the book is written for maximum accessibility for all clinicians, including those with limited cognitive-behavioral therapy experience, who treat separat.