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Effective CBT for children is not just a "downsized" version of adult therapy; it is active, visual, and collaborative. By targeting shared mechanisms like avoidance and cognitive distortion, clinicians can help children build a "coping toolbox" that serves them throughout their development.
Depression often leads to withdrawal, which removes opportunities for positive reinforcement. CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Childr...
Identifying "Automatic Negative Thoughts" (ANTs). Effective CBT for children is not just a
Using child-friendly metaphors, such as an "Out-of-Control Alarm System" for anxiety or "Blue Glasses" for depression. it is active
CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Children: A Clinical Overview
The first step is teaching the child (and their parents) about the "fight-flight-freeze" response and the "vicious cycle" of low mood.