Therapy in Action "With Insights and Strategies for Anyone Living or Working With Troubled Kids"

by C.S. Belle

Overview

Author Clarissa Star Crystal-Belle, LMHC, takes on the toughest, neediest kids and families in her role as a therapist for troubled children. In this fascinating glimpse into real-life case studies, Crystal-Belle seeks to “awaken the reader to a new way of looking at this population and a more effective way to address their needs.”

Crystal-Belle challenges the misuse of specific medications and behavior management techniques. She questions the practices of sentencing troubled kids to indefinite terms in special education. And in calling out those who use corporal punishment and shame-blame tactics, she introduces alternatives that include a team approach, embracing and engaging rather than condemning and alienating troubled kids.

If you’re living or working with kids who could test the patience of a saint; if you’re a parent or teacher or case worker at a loss to correct or redirect a defiant child; if you’re a professional who is seeking a new avenue in your counseling or medical approach—this book is for you.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151980470
Publisher:	Brighton Publishing LLC
Publication date:	06/17/2015
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	498 KB

About the Author

Clarissa Star Crystal-Belle is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of two Counseling Centers in Florida; the Star Point Counseling Center and the Affordable Counseling Center of Florida, located in Tampa, and Brandon. She is a qualified supervisor overseeing all services provided by Interns and she provides counseling services to Individuals, couples and families. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with Honors of Distinction at the Johnson State College of Vermont, and a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology at the Vermont College of Norwich University. She holds an active license to practice Mental Health Counseling in the state of Florida and she is a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. When I am not providing counseling services, I enjoy catching up with my three daughters and sons in law, and my four granddaughters and two grandsons. I also enjoy writing, reading non-fiction as well as poetry and arm chair mysteries, walking along the beach, swimming in the pool, cooking, playing chess, and even pool on occasion although I get three turns to my opponents every one if I am to have any chance of winning. I strive to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle that includes spiritual mindfulness, personal growth and care, fostering strong family ties and keeping myself in good company, promoting the health and happiness of others in my practice, and keeping myself active in ways that are healthy, interesting, fulfilling and fun.