Innovations in CBT for Childhood Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD

'CBT is a well-established intervention for childhood anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and traumatic conditions. Clinicians must be familiar with a wide range of developments, which this text provides, through coverage of family and parent interventions, web-based programs of therapy, and pharmacotherapy, to name just a few. Comprehensive in scope and bringing together all the leaders in the field, this book is required reading for early-career clinicians all the way through the most seasoned therapists.' Dean McKay, Fordham University, New York

'This important, well-organized, and timely book brings together international expert commentaries on the latest exciting innovations in the practice of CBT for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, OCD and PTSD. No doubt, these innovations will help improve the care and further dissemination of CBT for emotionally distressed children and adolescents.' Pier J. M. Prins, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands

'Written by leading international experts, this book provides a timely update on the empirical evidence focusing on CBT for childhood anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. The clinical context is emphasised in the chapters, making this an essential text for researchers and clinicians alike. Highly recommended.' Alice Gregory, Goldsmiths, University of London and author of Nodding Off: the Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave

'It is a must-read to learn about the latest theoretical and research advances being made and the ground-breaking applications of CBT in clinical and community settings. Kudos to the editors for bringing together world-class international experts - this is truly a book that will be 'heard around the world'.' Wendy K. Silverman, Alfred A. Messer Professor of Child Psychiatry and Director of the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Yale University, Connecticut

'This book is a must for any clinician, student, or scientist working in the field of child anxiety. The editors have recruited a world-class group authors to provide a truly comprehensive and empirically-informed practical guide to anxiety, OCD, and PTSD in youth. It will occupy a prominent place on my bookshelf!' Jonathan S. Abramowitz, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

'This book has brought together international experts in research and practice to address the two major challenges we currently face in the field of childhood anxiety and related disorders. One: how weimprove outcomes so more children benefit. Two: how we make sure treatments that work are accessible to those who could benefit from them. This will be an invaluable resource for researchers and practitioners.' Cathy Creswell, University of Reading

'This book offers valuable insights into the range of current treatment packages and innovations relevant to child and adolescent anxiety and related problems. It is accessible and systematic. A particular s...

Lara J. Farrell, is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Applied Psychology at Griffith University, Queensland, where she contributes to the clinical training of students, conducts clinical research, and provides patient consultations. Thomas H. Ollendick is University Distinguished Professor in Clinical Psychology and Director of the Child Study Center at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Peter Muris is Full Professor at Maastricht University, The Netherlands, where he combines research and educational activities with clinical work at the Academic Department of Child and Youth Care in Lucertis Maastricht.

Part I. Anxiety Disorders: 1. Phenomenology and standard evidence-based care of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents; 2. Evidence-based assessment; 3. Self-help treatment of childhood anxiety disorders; 4. New technologies to deliver CBT: computer and web-based programs, mobile applications and virtual reality; 5. Cognitive bias modification strategies for anxious children: attention and interpretation bias retraining; 6. Brief intensive treatments; 7. Pharmacologic-enhanced approaches for the anxiety disorders; 8. Enhanced family approaches for the anxiety disorders; 9. Treatment of comorbid sleep problems in anxious children; 10. Transdiagnostic approaches to the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents; 11. Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based programs for the prevention and treatment of childhood anxiety; 12. Innovations in the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders: mindfulness and self-compassion approaches; Part II. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: 13. Phenomenology and standard care of OCD in children and adolescents; 14. Evidence-based assessment of child obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): recommendations for clinical practice and treatment research; 15. Self-help treatments for childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder including bibliotherapy; 16. New technologies to deliver CBT for young children with obsessive-compulsive disorder; 17. Interpretation and attentional bias training; 18. Innovations in treating OCD: brief, intensive treatments; 19. Pharmacologic-augmented treatments; 20. Enhanced family approaches in childhood OCD; 21. Treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and comorbid disorders; 22. Transdiagnostic approaches; 23. Pediatric OCD: dissemination and implementation; 24. New wave therapies for pediatric OCD; Part III. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 25. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy: an evidence-based approach for helping children overcome the impact of child abuse and trauma; 26. Advances in the assessment of PTSD in children and young people; 27. New technologies to deliver CBT (including web-based CBT, mobile apps, and virtual reality); 28. Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR); 29. Innovation in early trauma treatment: the child and family traumatic stress intervention (CFTSI); 30. Pediatric post-traumatic stress disorder: pharmacological augmented treatments; 31. Enhanced family-based interventions for children who have been traumatized by physical abuse and neglect; 32. Treatment of PTSD and comorbid disorders; 33. Transdiagnostic treatment for youth with traumatic stress; 34. Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments for childhood PTSD; 35. New wave therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder in youth.