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 skills