Amanda Crowder – CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents

Outline

Core Components

• Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
  • Identify Core Belief Systems & Negative Thinking Patterns
  • Understand Cognitive Distortions
  • Implement Homework
• Build Rapport & Motivation
• Importance of Family Engagement
• Creation of Self-Talk
• Cognitive Skills
• Relationship Coaching
• Skills to Modify Maladaptive Thinking
• Validation to Improve Engagement
• Identify & Utilize Feelings to Improve Communication Skills
• Cultural & Developmental Issues
• Limitations of the Research & Potential Risks

Interventions

• Childhood Trauma
  • Identify & Define
  • Cognitive Narratives & Trauma Stories
  • Utilization of Play
  • Resilience
  • Symptom Relief & Coping Mechanisms
• ADHD
  • Assessment & Diagnosis
  • Concentration & Impulse Control
  • Time Management & Goal Setting
  • Self-Regulation
  • Brain Breaks & Healthy Habits
• Autism
  • Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment Planning
  • Flexible Thinking
  • Sensory Integration
  • Perspective Taking & Relationship Building
  • Manage Expectations
• ODD, Conduct Disorder, Disruptive Behaviors, & Anger
  • Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment Planning
  • Anger, Aggression, & Dysregulation
  • Communication
  • Building Alliances & Positive Relationships
  • Emotional Vocabulary & Regulation
• Anxiety and OCD
  • Assessment, Diagnosis, & Medications
  • Externalize & Define “Bad” Worry
  • Identify Body Reactions
  • Assertiveness Skills
  • The Need for Control
• Mood Disorder
  • Mood Charting
  • Reframe Thoughts
  • Create Peace & Gratitude
  • Body Mindfulness & Control
• Self-Injurious Behaviors, & Suicidality
  • Assessment, Treatment Strategies
  • Identify Negative Self-Talk
  • Problem Solving & Coping Skills
  • Foster Motivation
• Parental Supports
  • Attachment
  • Receive & Give Love
  • Choices as a Problem-Solving Skill
  • Set & Keep Limits & Boundaries
  • Structure & Routine
  • Rewards & Punishments
  • ”Time Outs” for Parents