Cbt Strategies For Anxious - And Depressed Childr...

Children act as "Thought Detectives" to look for evidence. Instead of saying "Nobody likes me," they learn to find evidence of a friend who said hello that morning. C. Behavioural Activation: Breaking the Lethargy

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The first step is teaching the child (and their parents) about the "fight-flight-freeze" response and the "vicious cycle" of low mood. Children act as "Thought Detectives" to look for evidence

Gradually facing feared situations in small steps. For a child with social anxiety, Step 1 might be making eye contact; Step 10 might be giving a presentation in class. 3. The Role of Parental Involvement Behavioural Activation: Breaking the Lethargy This is for

Children often struggle with "thinking traps" like catastrophizing (expecting the worst) or black-and-white thinking.