More than ever, clinical psychologists need adaptable approaches to treat children with mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. The book ACT for Treating Children, written by an experienced educational psychologist, offers clear, practical, brief, and developmentally appropriate strategies based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help children aged 5 to 12 learn effective coping skills, manage their emotions, and recover from life's difficulties.
It includes a concise 6-10 session protocol with clear and practical strategies. This book is aimed at clinicians working with children facing mental illnesses, such as depression or anxiety, and presents skills based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for regulating emotions and dealing with the inevitable ups and downs of life. It is suitable for clinicians without previous knowledge or training in ACT, as well as for experienced clinicians.
This guide presents a simplified version of the ACT Hexaflex, known as Kidflex, to help young clients develop resilience and psychological flexibility. It also includes detailed case studies, excerpts, activities, experiential exercises, worksheets, and session plans to develop the skills needed to assist children in overcoming disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Finally, strategies for involving parents in therapy, when appropriate, and integrating them as "ACT coaches" in the child's therapy are included. The skills in this guide are practical and easy to implement, suitable for individual therapy with children, both in face-to-face sessions and online, applicable in any setting—be it at home, at school, or in the outside world.
Pages: 248, Year of Publication: 0501, Dimensions: 17.8x17.8cm
