Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Child Clinical Applications

Treating Suicidality in African American Adolescents with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

“…Third, the therapist may become satisfied with symptom relief rather than uncovering the underlying irrational beliefs that are the origin of the symptoms. Ehrenreich et al (2005) identified some further pitfalls. CBT treatment manuals seldom specifically target adolescents.…”

“…According to Carr (2002), family-based CBT should be used whenever possible because it can improve family communication and promote problem solving. Furthermore, directly involving parents in the treatment also increases their ability to reinforce gains made in therapy at home (Ehrenreich et al 2005). However, as with group CBT with adolescents, more efficacy and effectiveness research is needed.…”

“…CBT can be used in family-based, group, and individual treatment settings and at varying developmental levels. CBT empowers adolescent clients by giving them a voice in setting treatment goals that is equal to that of their parents and by teaching them to better regulate their own thoughts and feelings by means of psychoeducation (Ehrenreich et al 2005). Another strength is the simplicity of CBT theory, which is usually understandable for adolescent clients and enables them to participate actively in therapy (Regehr 2001).…”

“…CBT treatment manuals seldom specifically target adolescents. Second, although CBT often gives rapid relief from mild depressive symptoms (Renaud et al 1998), for the results to last, it is best for the client to practice CBT techniques in many different settings, which is often difficult to do during therapy (Ehrenreich et al 2005).…”