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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Helping Children Think Better, Feel Better, and Behave Better

🔍 What is CBT?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a talk-based therapy that helps children understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It teaches them how to manage negative thoughts, reduce anxiety, and make better choices.

CBT is a proven method for helping children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.

🎯 Goals of CBT

  • Change negative thinking patterns
  • Manage emotions like anger, sadness, or anxiety
  • Improve self-control and behavior
  • Build confidence and self-esteem
  • Develop healthy coping skills

👧🧒 Who Can Benefit from CBT?

  • Children with Autism (to reduce anxiety, rigid thinking)
  • ADHD (to improve impulse control and focus)
  • Anxiety or Panic Attacks
  • Depression or Low Mood
  • Aggressive or Oppositional Behavior
  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
  • School refusal or fear of social situations
  • Emotional outbursts or poor frustration tolerance

🛠️ How CBT Works with Children

1. Thought Identification
  • Helping the child recognize unhelpful thoughts (e.g., “I can’t do this,” “Everyone hates me”)
2. Emotional Awareness
  • Naming feelings using visual emotion charts and examples
  • Understanding the link between thoughts and feelings
3. Coping Skills Training
  • Deep breathing, calming techniques, positive self-talk
  • Creating a “toolbox” of coping strategies
4. Behavioural Changes
  • Problem-solving real-life situations
  • Role-playing social scenarios
  • Practicing alternative responses to stress
5. Parent Involvement
  • Teaching parents how to support CBT techniques at home
  • Family behavior plans if needed

📚 Techniques Used in CBT with Children

  • Visual supports (thought bubbles, emotion charts)
  • Story-based learning (social stories)
  • Reward charts and motivation systems
  • Journals, drawings, worksheets
  • Play-based CBT activities

🌟 Benefits of CBT

  • Improved behavior and reduced meltdowns
  • More positive thinking and increased confidence
  • Better emotional regulation
  • Success in social and academic settings
  • Long-term mental health improvement

📍 Location:

Vishesh Bhavan, Kudasan, Gandhinagar

📞 Call:

7226918962, 8160140574, 9909902276

📧 Email:

wecarecharitabletrust1811@gmail.com | vishesheducation2022@gmail.com