Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxious Children

Developed by mindfulness researchers Randye Semple and Jennifer Lee, the program in "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxious Children" can be used in group or individual therapy to help children and adolescents become more aware of the sensations of anxiety and notice how anxiety affects the [...]
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Developed by mindfulness researchers Randye Semple and Jennifer Lee, the program in "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Anxious Children" can be used in group or individual therapy to help children and adolescents become more aware of the sensations of anxiety and notice how anxiety affects their behavior. This complete guide to conducting mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for children (MBCT-C) for anxiety includes fun and age-appropriate experiential mindfulness awareness exercises therapists can use with anxious children and teens. It includes a full introduction to the theoretical basis and research support for the MBCT-C model and includes sample session dialogues and suggestions for procedural variations for working with children of varying ages, anxiety levels, and types of anxiety. The included CD contains guided mindfulness exercises and printable handouts for each session. Mental health practitioners will appreciate this complete and practical guide to effectively and permanently changing the lives of children and adolescents who have anxiety.