The case study of an adolescent in integrative psychotherapy

Abstract

In this paper I describe a part of my work with a teenager who had behavioural and emotional problems. I describe an integrated psychosocial treatment which is based on the philosophy and methods of in­tegrative psychotherapy. The therapy is typical for most young people, however, there are some features that are specific for young people with emotional behavioural difficulties. My hypothesis is that elements of integrative psychotherapy can be included in therapeutic work with young people. But for those with emotional behavioural difficulties the structure of the therapy needs to be modified. My experience comes from working as a school counsellor at The Technical School Centre in Nova Gorica.