Murphy's techniques make the best use of every counseling opportunity by focusing on solutions that respect the client and utilize his or her own individual resources. A practical and innovative tool for mental health counselors, rehabilitation counselors, and others working with difficult youth. The authors provide numerous user-friendly methods for applying traditional treatment approaches to challenging youth. These techniques are designed not only to facilitate positive treatment outcomes, but also to engage the under-motivated client in the therapeutic process. Tough Kids, Cool Counseling includes strategies for establishing rapport, gathering information, conducting assessments, modifying clients' emotional states, changing maladaptive behaviors, and educating parents.
Special chapters focus on suicide assessment, medication referrals, and therapy termination.
John Sommers-Flanagan, PhD , is a clinical psychologist and executive director of Families First, a parent education program in Missoula, Montana. He is also an adjunct assistant professor in counselor education and social work at the University of Montana. Rita Sommers-Flanagan, PhD , is an associate professor and director of counselor education at the University of Montana. With violence in schools skyrocketing, the problems surrounding bullying and teasing can no longer be denied, ignored, or simply tolerated. Vastly underrated and widespread, bullying and teasing are often mishandled by both school staff and parents.