As CBT became an innovative theoretical orientation, many researchers found this new approach to be highly effective for a number of different psychological disorders and conditions. According to Craske (2010), CBT is the most empirically supported psychotherapy and has been highly effective with individuals who have suffered from a wide range of disorders including depression, generalized anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and social phobias among many other disorders. Not only is CBT effective with various disorders, treatment can be more effective when it is a conjunction with pharmacological treatment as well, depending on the disorder and its severity.
As most of the beginning research was based on adults, recent evidence indicates CBT …show more content…
According to American Psychological Association (2017), cognitive-behavioral therapy has improved people's control of their anger, which has reduced their hostility, aggression, and depression. By implementing CBT interventions, a child/adolescent can channel their anger to relieve stress, solve problems and provide a healthy way to discuss their negative feelings as well. Some of CBT common interventions for anger include psychoeducation identifying anger and relaxation tools (breathing techniques, guided imagery), cognitive restructuring (self-talk), problem solving skills, and communication skills (conflict/resolution). For it is ideal for healthy children to develop a flexibility in coping strategies and the ability to match appropriate behaviors suited to particular …show more content…
Not only does this intervention promotes a subjective state of relaxation physiologically and mentally, it promotes feelings of self-control as well (Hazelett-Stevens & Craske, 2003). In regards with children, there are programs based on breathing techniques to help with stress, anxiety/fear and depression to increase emotional balance in the long term. According to Stueck, & Gloeckner (2005), there is evidence that breathing techniques have helped children and adolescents reduce feelings of helplessness, anger and aggression. Not only did the learned breathing techniques help control their negative feelings, but it had improved their well-being overall.
Furthermore, guided imagery is an effective intervention as well. For guided imagery is a process that directs a person’s thoughts and imagination towards a relaxed and focused state. For this intervention is based on the concept that the body and mind are connected by using all of a person’s senses to create a body response according to what a person is imagining. With children, guided imagery allows them to quickly focus, and integrate their thoughts, emotions and feelings along with practicing self-compassion (Dormoy,
As most of the beginning research was based on adults, recent evidence indicates CBT …show more content…
According to American Psychological Association (2017), cognitive-behavioral therapy has improved people's control of their anger, which has reduced their hostility, aggression, and depression. By implementing CBT interventions, a child/adolescent can channel their anger to relieve stress, solve problems and provide a healthy way to discuss their negative feelings as well. Some of CBT common interventions for anger include psychoeducation identifying anger and relaxation tools (breathing techniques, guided imagery), cognitive restructuring (self-talk), problem solving skills, and communication skills (conflict/resolution). For it is ideal for healthy children to develop a flexibility in coping strategies and the ability to match appropriate behaviors suited to particular …show more content…
Not only does this intervention promotes a subjective state of relaxation physiologically and mentally, it promotes feelings of self-control as well (Hazelett-Stevens & Craske, 2003). In regards with children, there are programs based on breathing techniques to help with stress, anxiety/fear and depression to increase emotional balance in the long term. According to Stueck, & Gloeckner (2005), there is evidence that breathing techniques have helped children and adolescents reduce feelings of helplessness, anger and aggression. Not only did the learned breathing techniques help control their negative feelings, but it had improved their well-being overall.
Furthermore, guided imagery is an effective intervention as well. For guided imagery is a process that directs a person’s thoughts and imagination towards a relaxed and focused state. For this intervention is based on the concept that the body and mind are connected by using all of a person’s senses to create a body response according to what a person is imagining. With children, guided imagery allows them to quickly focus, and integrate their thoughts, emotions and feelings along with practicing self-compassion (Dormoy,