Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) For Children and Teens

1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) For Children and Teens

2. What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Children and Teens? CBT for children and teens is a form of talk therapy that helps them understand and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that contribute to mental health problems. It's a collaborative approach, where the therapist works with the child or teen to identify negative thoughts and develop coping skills to manage them. Learn more at: https://familymatterscentre.ca/how-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-help-children-and-teens/

3. How Does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Work? Identifying negative thoughts: CBT helps children and teens recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, like catastrophizing, labelling, or filtering negativity. Challenging negative thoughts: Once negative thoughts are identified, the therapist works with the child or teen to challenge them. Developing coping skills: CBT teaches children and teens coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviours in healthy ways.

4. Benefits of CBT for Children and Teens Effective in treating a variety of mental health problems in children and teens, including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Teaches children and teens valuable skills for managing their emotions and behaviours. Helps children and teens communicate more effectively and build healthier relationships with others.

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