Amanda Crowder – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children & Adolescents: 2-Day Intensive Training

Outline

CBT for Children & Adolescents

Core components

• Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
• Identifying Core Belief Systems & Negative Thinking Patterns
• Understanding Cognitive Distortions
• Implementing Homework

Build Rapport & Motivation

The Importance of Family Engagement

The Creation of Self-Talk

• Parental Resistance
• Parental Misbehavior

Cognitive Skills

Relationship Coaching

Competency Building

Brain-based Therapy

Identify and Understand Cognitive Distortions

Skills to Modify Maladaptive Thinking

Validation to Improve Engagement

Feelings Identification and Utilization to Improve Communication Skills

Cultural & Developmental Issues

INTERVENTIONS:

Childhood Trauma

• Identify & Define
• Cognitive Narratives & Trauma Stories
• Utilization of Play
• Alliance Building & Reciprocal Relationships
• Resilience
• Symptom Relief & Coping Mechanisms
• The Use of Mind & Body

ADHD

• Assessment, Diagnosis, & Use of Medications
• Concentration & Impulse Control
• Metacognition
• Relationships & Prosocial Skills
• Time Management & Goal Setting
• Self-Regulation
• Brain Breaks & Healthy Habits

Autism

• Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment Planning
• Flexible Thinking
• Sensory Integration
• Perspective Taking & Relationship Building
• Emotional Expression
• Managing Expectations
• Creating Functional Interactions
• Social Thinking

ODD, Conduct Disorder, Disruptive Behaviors, & Anger

• Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment Planning
• Anger, Aggression, and Dysregulation
• Communication
• Building Alliances & Positive Relationships
• Emotional Vocabulary & Regulation
• Reframing Thoughts
• Create Peace & Gratitude
• Body Mindfulness & Control

Anxiety and OCD

• Assessment, Diagnosis, & Use of Medications
• Externalize & Define “Bad” Worry
• Identify Body Reactions
• Assertiveness Skills
• Problem Solving
• The Need for Control
• Challenging Thoughts & Perspective Changing
• Mindfulness

Mood Disorder

• Mood, Isolation, & Emotional Expression
• Mood Charting
• Emotional Vocabulary & Regulation
• Reframe Thoughts
• Create Peace & Gratitude
• Body Mindfulness & Control

Self-Injurious Behaviors, & Suicidality

• Assessment, Treatment Strategies
• Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
• Identify Negative Self-Talk
• Problem Solving & Coping Skills
• Foster Motivation
• The Impacts of Being Healthy

Parental Supports

• Identify Parenting Styles
• Your Kid(s) & Their Differing Needs
• Attachment
• Receive & Give Love
• Utilize Choices as a Problem Solving Skill
• Set & Keep Limits & Boundaries
• Structure & Routine
• How to Structure Rewards & Punishments
• “Time Outs” for Parents
• Improve Parent-Child Bonding/Interactions

Special Circumstances

The Importance of Collaboration

School Implementation

Group Implementation