Many resources exist for helping parents find and select a psychotherapist for their child. However, when a child is recommended for therapy, parents are often left with little information beyond the initial referral. Parents who are unfamiliar with the process might be confused on how to proceed, or be wary of therapy stereotypes. You and Your Child's Psychotherapy demystifies the way therapy works, helping parents enter the process as a partner, and giving their child and family the best chance for success. Weiner and Gallo-Silver guide parents through the steps of therapy, emphasizing their vital role and how they can contribute to the success of their child's treatment. With the end goal of creating a partnership between parents and therapists, You and Your Child's Psychotherapy provides a practical and easy-to-follow roadmap to the progression of therapy, helping parents become more involved, and teaching them what to expect. This book is empowering for all parents, guardians, and primary caregivers across the diverse composition of modern families.

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Michael O. Weiner, LCSW, is an Early Childhood Education Consultant in New York City, where he also maintains a private practice focusing on child & adolescent therapy. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, bereavement and loss, and children at risk. Weiner is also an Adjunct Professor in Human Services at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY. Previously, he was a staff psychotherapist at the Karen Horney Clinic in the Child and Adolescent Program. He is the co-creator of the "Empowered Playground" an innovative tool for early childhood educators. Les Paul Gallo-Silver, LCSW-R, HS-BCP, is an Associate Professor of Health Sciences and Program Director, of Human Services, at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY. He has extensive clinical experience in treating family violence, child abuse/neglect, chronic and terminal illness, sexual dysfunction and sexual trauma through his work within the New York City Family Court System, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and NYU Medical Center.

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Introduction: A Framework and Rationale for this Book Chapter 1: A Holistic Perspective of Child Psychotherapy Chapter 2: Systems-Based Approach to Child Psychotherapy - Working Together Chapter 3: Seeking Out A Child Psychotherapist Chapter 4: The First Session - Consultation and Intake Meetings Chapter 5: Taking The Next Steps - Moving Forward Chapter 6: Types and Forms of Child Psychotherapy Chapter 7: Child Diagnosis Chapter 8: Engagement: The Framing of Child Psychotherapy Chapter 9: Treatment Planning Chapter 10: Parallel Process of Child Psychotherapy Chapter 11: Contributing to Your Child's Psychotherapy Chapter 12: The Work of Child Psychotherapy Chapter 13: Hurdles, Obstacles, and Snags Chapter 14: Supplementing Child Psychotherapy Chapter 15: Higher Level of Care: When You and Your Child Need More Chapter 16: Separation and Consolidation: Saying Good-Bye to Your Child's Psychotherapist Appendix A: Case Studies Appendix B: Recommended Readings Appendix C: State-by-State Child Mental Health Services Contact Glossary