Jacob D. Christenson Livres

This practical resource integrates family dynamics into residential treatment and outdoor therapy for young people. It emphasizes the family as a crucial element for fostering change in adolescents and highlights the therapeutic potential of residential and wilderness settings. Experts illustrate how aligning these two aspects can enhance healing and elevate care standards. The chapters present innovative, evidence-based interventions and techniques that address common behavioral and emotional issues, considering both family involvement and separation to tackle challenges faced by the family and the identified patient. With accessible ideas and compelling case studies, the resource showcases the vital role of family in helping adolescents transition successfully to post-treatment life. Topics include: home therapy during residential care, intentional family separation for differentiation through wilderness therapy, emerging family therapy models in residential settings, engaging families in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare, research on coping skills for youth with emotional and behavioral disorders, and an expanded understanding of family therapy's role in residential treatment. This resource offers novel and effective strategies for practitioners and mental health professionals focused on family therapy with adolescents and related interventions.