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Pls. make this elib exclusive! Never share it to other trackers.Counseling Troubled Boys: A Guidebook for ProfessionalsEdited by Mark S Kiselica, Matt Englar-Carlson, Arthur M Horne ReviewAt long last, we have a really useful volume for helping troubled boys. Dr’s. Kiselica, Englar-Carlson and Horne have performed a terrific service for the field in editing this boy-friendly book, one that will benefit students and mental health practitioners alike. This is a must read!- Ronald F. Levant, Ed.D., A.B.P.P., Dean and Professor of Psychology, University of Akron and 2005 President, American Psychological AssociationCounseling Troubled Boys is a one-of-a-kind, desperately-needed, and comprehensive publication. It focuses on the plethora of problems boys encounter as they develop into men. The text concentrates on both understanding and helping. It examines strengths and possibilities as well as difficulties and barriers. The health of humanity depends on the wellness of everyone. Boys have been a neglected sub-population. This book rightfully addresses how to help this segment of society in multiple ways. As the father of three sons, I have seen first hand many of the issues included in this volume. I highly recommend it!- Samuel T. Gladding, Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Counseling, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North CarolinaTroubled boys become troubled men, if not helped. This book is the definitive guide for those who want to help. Each chapter is a gem, written by experts in helping our troubled boys. The authors tackle head-on the big problems of aggression, depression, sexual abuse, suicide, and ADHD. From poor boys to gay boys to the sometimes overlooked travails of gifted boys, this book provides a roadmap to helping boys move to an adulthood where they can reach their full potential as human beings.- Mark Pope, EdD, NCC, MCC, MAC, ACS, Professor and Chair, Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, University of Missouri – Saint Louis and Past-President of the American Counseling Association (2003-2004)Product DescriptionThis volume provides practitioners with clear, helpful information about the process of understanding and engaging a wide array of boys and adolescent males in counseling. It supplies case examples and covers topics including race, ethnicity, religion, and other cultural factors of boys. A practical tool for school and mental health practitioners who need to understand and respond to the developmental and special issues of boys and adolescent males, Counseling Troubled Boys creates a bridge between young men and helping professionals. Key content includes adjustment issues, strategies for establishing rapport, interventions, case studies, and suggestions for future training and research.