2nd edition: October 2009

The book attempts a vivid and multidimensional presentation of current research methods and advances in Clinical/School Psychology and Special Education. The contributing authors are university professors and academic researchers, well-known in their respective fields. Their discussions extend to various issues such as: ecosystemic approaches, psychodynamic or behavioral treatment, family therapy, learning disorders, conduct problems, psycho-social disorders, eating disorders, addiction and substance abuse problems, hyperactivity, and special interventions (such as theatre-education, drama-therapy, etc.)

Among the unique qualities of this book are the thematic variety and the multiplicity of the investigative approaches (psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, systemic, cognitive/behavioural, attachment theory, etc.) It is a useful guide for professionals (Clinical/School psychologists, Educational Psychologists, educators etc.) as well as for every reader who would like to learn more about the disorders of childhood and adolescence and the current trends in therapy and intervention.