Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Children

This advanced workshop will discuss the application of key cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) components for working with children experiencing internalizing and externalizing disorders. In particular, the use of contingency management, problem-solving, role-plays, cognitive restructuring, relaxation, imaginal and in vivo exposure tasks, and homework assignments will be reviewed. These strategies will be illustrated through the use of clinical cases and selected videotaped examples from therapy sessions. Discussion will address how to deliver these techniques in a flexible manner while respecting the child’s individual needs and familial context.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key components involved when implementing CBT with youth
• Conceptualize cases from a CBT framework
• Implement at least three CBT techniques
• Utilize CBT techniques to work effectively with families of troubled youth