Download or read book The First Session with Children and Adolescents written by Alvin E. House and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2002-02-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The initial evaluation of a client, whether in a formal diagnostic process or as a first therapy contact, is the beginning of the process of providing that client with help. This book provides a thorough, practical primer on carrying out initial mental health evaluations with children and adolescents. The focus is on efficiently eliciting the information needed for formulating the young person's difficulties, clarifying the diagnostic situation, and planning for treatment or referral. Drawing on the available research literature - as well as the author's 25+ years of professional experience - this user-friendly book will facilitate the work of practitioners in any discipline or clinical setting.