Working with Parents in Child Psychotherapy

Grounded in decades of clinical experience, this book provides a practical, research-informed framework for delivering parent guidance as a stand-alone intervention or alongside child therapy. Authors Elisa Bronfman and Johanna D. Sagarin outline flexible coaching strategies to enhance family relationships, strengthen parenting skills, and address everyday struggles around discipline, homework, bedtime, meals, screen time, and more. Applicable to parents managing any child mental health or behavioral concern, the book offers step-by-step guidance on assessment, treatment planning, clinical decision-making, and progress monitoring. Richly illustrated with case examples, it includes 34 reproducible tools that can be photocopied or downloaded, making it an indispensable resource for therapists, counselors, and other child-focused professionals.

Key Features:

• Practical framework for parent guidance, either stand-alone or adjunct to therapy
• Flexible coaching strategies for daily parenting challenges
• Evidence-informed approach applicable to all child mental health and behavioral concerns
• Step-by-step guidance on assessment, treatment planning, and progress monitoring
• Illustrative case examples for real-world application
• 34 reproducible clinical tools for immediate use
• Ideal for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and family support professionals