Advanced CBT Toolbox for Depressed, Anxious & Traumatized Youth: Over 150 Worksheets, Handouts & Therapist Tips to Promote Resilience, Positive Emotions & Personal Growth
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David M. Pratt, PhD, MSW, is a New York state licensed psychologist with over 40 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Pratt is presently on faculty with the University at Buffalo, School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education and is a member of the New York State Office of Mental Health Advisory Board on Evidence-Based Treatments for Youth. He is the author of the CBT Toolbox for Depressed, Anxious & Suicidal Children and Adolescents.
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
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