Neuroscience-Informed Counseling for Children and Adolescents: A Revolutionary Approach

Authors Thomas A. Field and Michelle R. Ghoston have pioneered a groundbreaking text that seamlessly connects neuroscience concepts to counseling practices for children and adolescents. This innovative guide is essential for anyone working with young clients, providing a comprehensive understanding of how to apply neurophysiological principles to behavior modification, play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and therapeutic lifestyle change.

Understanding Child and Adolescent Development

Before delving into the intricacies of neuroscience-informed counseling, it’s essential to grasp the general principles of child and adolescent counseling. Drs. Field and Ghoston provide an in-depth exploration of neurophysiological development from birth to age 18, offering a solid foundation for readers to build upon.

Practical Applications for Real-World Settings

The authors go beyond theoretical concepts, presenting in-session examples of how to apply neuroscience-informed approaches in diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, residential facilities, and outpatient clinics. These practical examples demonstrate the effectiveness of neuroscience-informed counseling in promoting positive outcomes for children and adolescents.

Enhancing Knowledge and Skills

This comprehensive text is designed to benefit counselors-in-training, counselor educators, and practitioners alike. Each chapter includes:

• Learning objectives to guide readers in their learning journey
• Alignment with the CACREP Standards specific to child and adolescent counseling, ensuring readers meet industry standards
• Explanatory diagrams to illustrate complex neuroscience concepts
• Reflection questions to prompt deep processing of the material and encourage critical thinking
• Case vignettes to demonstrate the practical application of neuroscience concepts in counseling work
• Quiz questions to test readers’ knowledge of key concepts and reinforce understanding

A Valuable Resource for Counselors

In addition to the wealth of information presented, the text includes an extensive neuroscience glossary, providing a convenient reference point for readers to expand their knowledge of neuroscience terminology.

Publishing details:

• Publisher: Amer Counseling Assn
• Publication Date: January 1, 2020
• Language: English
• Pages: 288
• ISBN-10: 1556203861
• ISBN-13: 978-1556203862