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| Dealing with Feelings: An introduction to CBT for Children |
| Rationale: In cognitive-behavioral therapy, clients are active partners in creating and carrying out a treatment plan. In order to be an informed partner, they first need to understand what cognitive behavioral therapy is all about. This fact sheet presents an overview of CBT in child-friendly terms.
Goals: With this activity, children: · learn about the connection between thoughts, emotions and behavior. · are informed that, in therapy, they will learn to identify unhelpful thoughts. · learn about the importance of self-calming in CBT. · are informed that, in therapy, they will learn to calm their body’s automatic reactions to stress. · are introduced to the concept of cognitive flexibility. · are informed that, in therapy, they will practice replacing unhelpful thoughts with thoughts that are accurate and helpful. Instructions: This resource is intended for psychotherapists who already practice cognitive behavioral therapy with children. Its purpose is to give the therapist a means of providing an overview of CBT to children and their families. It informs children and families what to expect from CBT and can help to create an informed therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the child and family. |
