Advanced CBT Toolbox for Depressed, Anxious and Traumatized Youth
by Pratt, David;
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1683734742 | 231 pages | True PDF EPUB | 8.44 MB
by Pratt, David;
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1683734742 | 231 pages | True PDF EPUB | 8.44 MB
In the Advanced CBT Toolbox , Dr. David Pratt has created an invaluable set of innovative, yet highly practical, therapy tools that will help children and adolescents become more resilient, optimistic, and fully alive.
Drawing on third-wave advances in cognitive behavioral therapy, this book moves beyond the goal of simply “fixing” clients to helping them truly thrive. It is filled with actionable and youth-friendly activities, worksheets, and handouts that will help clients persevere through life’s inevitable challenges and actualize their potential along the way. Each activity is accompanied by a therapist rationale explaining the evidence base for the intervention, as well as therapist tips for successful implementation.
With the more than 150 tools and tips inside, kids will learn a variety of core skills that build resilience and happiness, including:
- Self-regulation
- Growth mindset
- Distress tolerance
- Problem solving
- Optimism
- Gratitude
- Self-compassion
- Grit
- Mindfulness
- Self-esteem
- Perspective taking
- Conflict resolution
- Assertiveness
- And for caregivers: positive parenting skills