… and behavior problems don’t occur in isolation. So why do we treat them like they do?
In Treating Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders, clinicians will find a family-focused, phasic treatment approach known as integrative systemic play therapy (ISPT) which is designed for children and adolescents who exhibit challenging, defiant, violent, or antisocial behaviors.
Rooted in family systems and play therapy, ISPT works to address the needs of the child and the system – that is, the relational interactions and processes in the family that are contributing to the presenting problem – rather than focusing on the child alone. Featuring handouts, vignettes, personal stories, and more, this clinical guide walks you through each phase of ISPT so you can:
Kids who act out are often only seen for their behavior, and not for who they really are. By recognizing the needs that underlie these behaviors – and the systems that reinforce them – you can facilitate paradigm-shifting change for the entire family.