Description
The CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents
By Lisa Phifer, Amanda Crowder, Tracy Elsenraat, and Robert Hull
This hands-on clinical resource offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools tailored specifically for children and teens. Designed for mental health professionals and educators, it transforms complex CBT concepts into engaging, age-appropriate interventions.
Key Features:
🔧 200+ Practical Tools
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Worksheets for:
• Anxiety/worry (e.g., “The Worry Thermometer”)
• Anger management (e.g., “Explosion Prevention Plan”)
• Trauma/PTSD (e.g., “My Safe Place Drawing”)
• Executive functioning (e.g., “The Get-It-Done Chart”)
🧩 Developmentally Adaptable
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Modifications for ages 6–12 vs. 13–17
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Play therapy integration (games, art, storytelling)
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School- and home-based activity guides
📊 Evidence-Based Frameworks
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TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT)
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DBT skills for adolescents
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Behavioral activation for depression
💡 Therapist-Friendly Design
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Reproducible worksheets (with digital access)
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Progress tracking templates
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Parent/caregiver coaching scripts
Ideal For:
✔ Child psychologists and counselors
✔ School social workers
✔ Pediatric OT/mental health practitioners
✔ Graduate counseling programs
Why Rent?
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Save 60% vs. buying new
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Test-drive interventions before purchasing
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Temporary need for fieldwork or licensure prep