CBT techniques for parents to use and teach their children

Presented by Helen Vaughan

• A snapshot of our youth mental health – the key issues
• How the CBT model works: the relationship between thoughts, feelings, behaviour & the body
• Helping children to identify their feelings. Learning to emotionally regulate and co-regulate.
• How to spot unhelpful thinking and what to do about it
• What is anxiety & the science of stress – understanding the stress response in children
• Self-care: the four pillars of wellness
• Supporting the young person – it takes a village. Helping them to problem solve and avoiding avoidance.
• Take-home handouts: the CBT cycle and thinking errors.
• Q&A