Advanced CBT Toolbox for Depressed, Anxious & Traumatized Youth - by David Pratt (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: David M. Pratt, PhD, MSW, is a New York state licensed psychologist with over 40 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- 221 Pages
- Psychology, Psychotherapy
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About the Book
Drawing on third-wave advances in cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. David Pratt has created an invaluable set of innovative yet highly practical therapy tools that will create meaningful change for your young clients. Based on Dr. Pratt's 40+ years of clinical experience, these actionable, youth-friendly worksheets and handouts will help your clients become more resilient, optimistic, and fully alive. Each activity is accompanied by a therapist rationale explaining the evidence base and clinical foundation underlying the intervention, as well as therapist tips for successful implementation. This advanced CBT toolbox is a natural companion for Dr. Pratt's first book, CBT Toolbox for Depressed, Anxious & Suicidal Children and Adolescents. This new, advanced book contains more than 150 structured activities and therapist tips that are ready for in-session or homework use. These tools will help you teach a variety of skills that are essential for kids' growth and happiness, including: - Developing resilience - Self-regulation - Growth mindset - Overcoming worry - Problem solving - Promoting positive emotions - Goal development - Practicing gratitude - Self-compassion - Using personal strengths - Mindfulness practices - Building self-esteem - Improving communication skills - Conflict resolution - Social skills - And for caregivers: positive parenting skillsBook Synopsis
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
About the Author
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.
