Helping Young Children at Risk

This volume is the result of the clinical, administrative, and advocacy experience that Dr. Plenk gained during the growth and development of The Children's Center in Salt Lake City. Using the day-treatment group therapy model, young children with emotional problems have been helped to eliminate difficulties that affect their education at a very early age. As a community agency built on a shoestring budget, the state, federal, and local levels have contributed to major improvements in the learning and family life of many individuals associated with The Children's Center. This is their story written by the founder and executive director, now retired.

Foreword by Rudolf Ekstein
Preface
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Developmental Theories
Planning for Treatment
Assessment
The Interdisciplinary Treatment Team
Phases of Treatment
Activities
Observations and Report Writing
The Group Home
Auxiliary Educational Services
Administration
Volunteers
Appendixes
Bibliography
Index