Separation Anxiety: Presentation and Intervention

This book is a comprehensive and practical guide for mental health professionals and trainees seeking to understand and treat separation anxiety across the lifespan. It provides an in-depth examination of separation anxiety and separation anxiety disorder, integrating theoretical foundations with clinical application. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, the text explores how separation anxiety presents in diverse populations and contexts, including cultural influences and co-occurring conditions. Through case examples and structured interventions, the book equips clinicians with effective tools to assess, conceptualize, and treat separation anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults.

Key Features

• Comprehensive overview of separation anxiety characteristics, diagnosis, and etiology
• Detailed coverage of assessment strategies and evidence-based interventions
• Practical modular treatment approaches tailored for families of young children
• Guidance on medication management alongside psychosocial interventions
• Dedicated chapters addressing separation anxiety in:
• Children affected by trauma
• Foster care populations
• Children with chronic medical conditions
• Children on the autism spectrum
• Specialized chapter on separation anxiety in adults, including presentation and treatment
• Consideration of cultural factors influencing symptom expression and treatment
• Use of case studies to illustrate real-world clinical applications