The teen years are an essential period of development.
Psychotherapists who use CBT help people identify and change dysfunctional patterns.
CBT is often used with adolescents.
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CBT works by helping teens learn to identify theirautomatic negative thoughtsand replace them with more helpful, realistic ones.
How It Works
Teens often develop distorted core beliefs about themselves.
Compared to other therapeutic approaches CBT is generally short-term.
Sometimes, only a handful of sessions are needed.
The approach is also very problem-focused which means it deals with issues in the present.
Treatment providers aren’t likely to rehash a teen’s childhood or look for hidden meaning in their behavior.
Instead, sessions focus on helping the teen with problems going on now.
Their therapist will work with them to develop new ways of thinking and learn new coping skills.
Recap
CBT often involves homework assignments.
Getting parents involved in supporting a teen’s efforts to complete the homework can be key to getting better.
Family therapy works by improving emotional awareness and understanding their role in the family.
It can also help parents and caregivers learn strategies such as listening to andvalidating their teen’s emotions.
Family therapists utilize a number of techniques so you can help teens and their families.
Some of these benefits include:
Family participation and support can also help improve treatment outcomes.
Family therapy can be short-term or last longer depending on the situation a teen or family is facing.
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Benefits of ACT
ACT can be beneficial for treating a number of conditions.
ACT can be a helpful treatment for teens who are struggling with emotional challenges.
By understanding and accepting their emotions without judgment, teens are able to better regulate and manage their feelings.
Research suggests that DBT can be helpful for treating a range of conditions in both adults and children.
During treatment, teens attend individual sessions as well as group therapy sessions where they receive skills training.
Homework to be completed outside of these sessions is also common.
The key idea behind IPT is that improving relationships can help relieve symptoms of depression.
In IPT-A, teens meet with their therapist once a week for a 12- to 16-week period.
If your teen is struggling with a mental health problem or a behavioral issue, talk to their doctor.
A mental health professional will likely want to interview you and your teen to understand the current issue better.
Find out which option is the best for you.
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