CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Children and Adolescents A Clinician's Toolkit

In a large-size format for easy photocopying, this book provides 167 engaging full-color reproducible tools for use in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with 7- to 18-year-olds. Beautifully designed handouts and worksheets are presented for each phase of treating anxiety and depression, organized in a state-of-the-art modular framework that encourages therapeutic flexibility. Introductions to each module offer vital clinical pointers and describe when and how to use the various forms, illustrated with vivid case examples. The authors provide tips for sequencing treatment, troubleshooting common difficulties, and addressing developmental and cultural considerations. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible handouts and worksheets.

Working with Anxious and Depressed Children and Adolescents
I. Initial Sessions
Module 1. Let’s Begin!
Module 2. Understanding Our Problems
II. Dealing with Anxiety
Module 3. Psychoeducation for Anxiety
Module 4. Relaxation Strategies
Module 5. Cognitive Strategies for Anxiety
Module 6. Exposure Strategies
Module 7. Strategies for Social Anxiety
III. Dealing with Depression
Module 8. Psychoeducation for Depression
Module 9. Behavioral Activation
Module 10. Cognitive Strategies for Depression: The Role of Negative Thoughts
Module 11. Cognitive Strategies for Depression: Changing Negative Thoughts
Module 12. Problem Solving
Module 13. Social Skills
Module 14. Dealing with Anger
IV. Final Sessions
Module 15. Maintaining the Solutions
References

Eduardo L. Bunge, PhD, is Professor in the Clinical Psychology PhD Program and Associate Director of the Institute for International Internet Interventions for Health at Palo Alto University in California. He is also Codirector of the Fundación Equipo de Terapia Cognitiva Infantojuvenil (Fundación ETCI), a CBT clinic for children and adolescents in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Javier Mandil, Lic, is Codirector of the Fundación ETCI. He is also Professor of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology and Family Systems Therapy at Favaloro University and a guest lecturer at the Foro Foundation, the College of Psychologists of Buenos Aires, and the University of Flores, Argentina.

Andrés J. Consoli, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also Visiting Professor at the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala. Dr. Consoli has served as president of the National Latina/o Psychological Association, the Interamerican Society of Psychology, and the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

Martín Gomar, Lic, is Director of the Fundación para el Desarrollo de Abordajes Científicos para las Problemáticas de Salud Mental. He is also Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa and a guest lecturer at the WP Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Brazil and at the Fundación CATREC (Argentine Center for Rational Emotive Therapy).