Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents

This mini-workshop will focus on Kendall’s Coping Cat and Beckian’s Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety in children and adolescents. The Coping Cat is a 16 individual therapy session model involving the child and patients in the therapy. Outcome studies have supported the efficacy of Kendall’s Coping Cat treatment package. The workshop will discuss the 16 sessions and brieşy address the adaptation of Beckman CBT for children and adolescents in relation to other anxiety disorders such as OCD and PTSD.