The Fragile Alliance: An Orientation to Psychotherapy of the Adolescent

This classic text has been read and studied by an entire generation of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other psychotherapists. The new edition is a streamlined version and includes new information and references. The authors have defined the basic facts and skills required for therapists who work with troubled adolescents. The easy-to-read version blends the tried and true fundamentals with important contemporary issues, including juvenile violence, adolescent sex offenders, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The primary audiences are practitioners, students, and trainees in psychology, social work, pastoral counseling, psychiatric nursing, and psychiatry.