One-quarter of students will experience mental health needs during their education, and many schoolchildren will never receive professional help at all. Because youth spend most of their time in school, school-based practitioners are in a unique position to remediate these needs. In this text, readers will learn the theoretical and practical applications of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a scientifically based intervention for problems like behavioral dysregulation, anxiousness, emotional disturbances, trauma, family conflict, and the typical trials and tribulations of growing up. After offering practitioners invaluable micro skills (e.g., rapport building, relaxation techniques) and establishing a foundation of cultural competence, this text presents core CBT skills—behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure and response prevention—essential for new and veteran practitioners alike. The text thoroughly addresses technological advancements in CBT, including therapy apps, e-readers, and virtual games. Rounding out the intervention process, it concludes by describing therapeutic closure and offering additional treatment options for more severe case presentations. With numerous school-based examples, detailed case presentations, and printable resources, this text provides both a thorough introduction and an excellent review of contemporary school-based CBT.
The effect of school-based cognitive behavioral therapy for cognitive controls in adolescents