CBT teaches children and teens coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviors in healthy ways. These skills might include relaxation techniques, mindfulness exercises, assertiveness training, or problem-solving strategies. Learn more at - https://familymatterscentre.ca/how-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-help-children-and-teens/

1. Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT) For Children
and Teens

2. What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for
Children and Teens?
CBT for children and teens is a form of talk therapy that helps them understand and
change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that contribute to mental health
problems. It's a collaborative approach, where the therapist works with the child or
teen to identify negative thoughts and develop coping skills to manage them.
Learn more at: https://familymatterscentre.ca/how-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-
help-children-and-teens/

3. How Does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Work?
● Identifying negative thoughts: CBT helps children and teens recognize unhelpful
thinking patterns, like catastrophizing, labelling, or filtering negativity.
● Challenging negative thoughts: Once negative thoughts are identified, the
therapist works with the child or teen to challenge them.
● Developing coping skills: CBT teaches children and teens coping skills to manage
their emotions and behaviours in healthy ways.

4. Benefits of CBT for Children and Teens
● Effective in treating a variety of mental health problems in children and teens,
including anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
● Teaches children and teens valuable skills for managing their emotions and
behaviours.
● Helps children and teens communicate more effectively and build healthier
relationships with others.

5. Sources of Information
• https://familymatterscentre.ca/how-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-help-
children-and-teens/
• https://familymatterscentre.ca/about/our-team/shari-markovich/

6. Contact us
1377 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON L7M 0Z1
905-466-8023
info@familymatterscentre.ca
https://familymatterscentre.ca/

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