This book clearly explains five theoretical models and directly links the theories to practical applications for students with emotional and behavioral disorders.

Rarely are theory and application connected in such a user-friendly way. This well-organized and convenient-to-use text uses advance organizers, key points, and text-breakers such as “Case Studies” and “Applied Examples” to enhance flow and readability. The theme of this edition remains an ecological/systems perspective of emotional and behavioral disorders, reflected in the examples used and the references cited.