ABSTRACT

This book aims to bridge the gap between child cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as practiced in academic centers and its use in community settings. Because CBT is considered the gold standard in the treatment of a variety of child mental health conditions and has been evaluated in numerous randomized controlled trials, practitioners often face pressure to "do CBT" for children meeting criteria for certain disorders, especially anxiety and depression. This book uses a step-by-step, practical approach to spell out child CBT assessment and treatment considerations that are often not detailed in treatment manuals but are highly relevant to community practitioners.

chapter 2|20 pages

Leveling the Playing Field

chapter 3|17 pages

Priorities and Timing of Therapy

chapter 4|15 pages

Treatment Expectations

chapter 5|20 pages

Using Manuals Appropriately

chapter 6|13 pages

How Child CBT Differs from Adult CBT

chapter 7|14 pages

Working with Challenging Children

chapter 8|20 pages

Working with Challenging Families

chapter 9|20 pages

Group-Based and School-Based Child CBT

chapter 10|14 pages

Overcoming Therapeutic Obstacles

chapter 11|9 pages

Concluding Therapy