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In response to the increasing appreciation of groups for prevention and intervention, this handbook provides school and community mental health care professionals with a valuable resource for developing competence in group work. Handbook of Group Intervention for Children and Families provides the latest information on specific disorders and psychological issues that children and families face. This timely volume extends the boundaries of group therapy by providing a conceptual basis and application strategies for groups aimed at prevention and intervention with children, adolescents, and families. Concerns and specific disorders discussed in detail include depression, violence, divorce, substance abuse, children of alcoholics, peer-rejection, mild disorders, loss and grief, traumatic stress disorder, and cultural diversity. Comprehensive approaches for addressing psychosocial problems such as adolescent pregnancy and parenting, child abuse, and at-risk vulnerability, and particular group interventions for parents of children with developmental disabilities are also presented. Invaluable for practitioners and for school and community professionals who want to tailor their practice to meet the needs of children and families. A Longwood Professional Book.