Therapie-Tools Chronische Erkrankungen im Kindes- und Jugendalter

Psychotherapy with chronically ill children and adolescents

• Understanding illnesses
• Assisting in coping with illness
• Activating resources

At least 15% of children and adolescents have a chronic physical illness, such as bronchial asthma, obstructive bronchitis, diabetes mellitus, atopic dermatitis, and many more. Many affected individuals cope well, while others require therapeutic assistance or also have a mental illness. Despite the differences in physical conditions, there are many similarities that are relevant in the treatment within child and adolescent psychotherapy.

Practice-oriented tools for therapists

In addition to working with children and adolescents and their specific challenges, the various reference systems they are part of are also taken into account: family, medical support system, kindergarten, and school.

• Over 170 worksheets and information sheets
• Includes materials for parents, siblings, and other caregivers
• For therapy and counseling

Content includes: self-reflection – history taking and exploration – diagnostics – therapy planning and case conceptualization – basic interventions – specific interventions – working with family and close reference systems – working with the extended reference system.