CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents was designed with therapists in mind to provide brief, targeted solutions to a myriad of mental health issues that are frequently present in children. The activities in this workbook enhance traditional CBT by promoting the development of a child’s executive functioning, developing social skills, and prompting whole brain approach. Traditional therapy relies heavily on language and the activities in this book accompany language with nonverbal activities to help facilitate growth with individuals who have difficulties reflecting and changing their own negative thinking. This book used a multidisciplinary approach relying on the expertise of school psychologists, social workers and therapists. We have put together an abundance of creative ideas that can engage and inspire allowing clients to express themselves, communicate with others and create positive change.

The workbook covers six clinical areas: Childhood Trauma, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. The activities are tailored to specific disorders and symptomology and can be combined to meet the client’s needs in regards to interrupting negative thought patterns, developing healthy relationships, and creating a mind-body connection. Within each chapter are four content areas tailored to the specific disorder.

1. Cognitive Skills - These activities focus on recognizing symptoms, determining the impact of negative thinking patterns, and enhancing memory strategies.
2. Relationship Coaching - These activities focus on the development of pro-social behavior, building alliances, and improving interpersonal relationships.
3. Competency Building - These activities target emotional regulation, realistic thinking, coping, and problem solving.
4. Brain-Based Learning - These activities focus on developing a mind-body connection, finding motivation, and developing healthy mental and physical habits.