CBT with Children and Adolescents: Depression
Description:
OPD Points: 5
Working with depression in children and adolescents requires a tailored and developmentally sensitive approach. This practical CPD module explores how to effectively apply Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in therapeutic work with younger clients experiencing depressive symptoms.
Designed for psychologists working in clinical, school, or community settings, this course begins with a brief review of CBT theory before moving into a focused discussion on depression from a CBT perspective. A real-world case study is used to guide participants through the conceptualisation process, treatment planning, and the selection of evidence-based CBT strategies that are appropriate for young clients.
The course includes informative slides and downloadable resources to support learning and application in your own practice
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Summarise the core principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and its relevance to child and adolescent populations
Understand how depression is conceptualised within the CBT framework
Develop a CBT-based formulation for depression in a young person using case material
Create developmentally appropriate treatment plans for children and adolescents
Identify and teach CBT skills (e.g., behavioural activation, cognitive restructuring) adapted for young clients
Integrate practical tools and materials into ongoing therapeutic work
Assessment:
Presenter / Provider:
Luzanne Liversage-Collins
Presenter Qualifications:
Luzanne Liversage-Collins is a Counselling Psychologist and Beck Institute Certified Clinician with a preference for working predominantly from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic (CBT) paradigm. She has completed training accredited by the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Philadelphia, USA) and The Albert Ellis Institute (New York, USA). She is passionate about the field of CBT and enjoys assisting others in the development of their competence in this field, specifically when working with children and adults.
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This talk is part of a 3 talk series, CBT With Children And Adolescents.Â