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7 CHAPTER ONE: Introduction and overview CBT as an intervention CBT as a preventative intervention CBT with younger children CBT with children and young people with learning difficulties Technologically delivered CBT Involving parents The competencies to deliver child‐focused CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Scale for Children and Young People CORE philosophy
8 CHAPTER TWO: PRECISE The therapeutic alliance Partnership Right developmental level Empathy Creative Investigation Self‐efficacy Enjoyable and engaging PRECISE in practice
9 CHAPTER THREE: A: Assessment and goals Undertakes a full assessment of the presenting problem involving, as appropriate, reports from others Complements assessment with routine outcome measures (ROMs) Negotiates goals and the dates when progress will be reviewed Uses diaries, tick charts, thought bubbles, and rating scales to identify and assess symptoms, emotions, thoughts, and behaviour Assesses motivation and readiness to change
10 CHAPTER FOUR: B: Behavioural Uses behavioural techniques such as developing hierarchies, graded exposure, and response prevention Problems when undertaking exposure Uses behavioural techniques such as activity rescheduling and behavioural activation Problems when undertaking behavioural activation Provides a clear rationale for using behavioural strategies Identifies and implements reward and contingency plans Models, uses role play, structured problem‐solving approaches, or skills training
11 CHAPTER FIVE: C: Cognitions Facilitates cognitive awareness Identifies cognitions that are functional and helpful and those that are dysfunctional or unhelpful Identifies important dysfunctional cognitions and common cognitive biases (‘thinking traps’) Facilitates the generation of alternative balanced cognitions by thought challenging and alternative perspective taking Facilitates continuum work using rating scales Uses techniques such as mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion
12 CHAPTER SIX: D: Discovery Facilitates self‐discovery and reflection through use of the Socratic dialogue Facilitates self‐discovery through alternative perspective taking and attending to new or overlooked information Evaluates beliefs, assumptions, and cognitions through behavioural experiments or prediction testing
13 CHAPTER SEVEN: E: Emotions Develops emotional literacy by facilitating the identification of a range of emotions Helps to distinguish between different emotions and identifies key body signals Develops emotional management skills such as relaxation, guided imagery, controlled breathing, calming activities Develops emotional management skills such as physical activity, letting feelings go, emotional metaphors, and imagery Develops emotional management skills such as self‐soothing, mind games, and mindfulness
14 CHAPTER EIGHT: F: Formulations Provides a coherent and understandable rationale for the use of CBT Provides a collaborative understanding of events which links thoughts, emotions, and behaviour (maintenance formulations)