Using child-friendly metaphors, such as an "Out-of-Control Alarm System" for anxiety or "Blue Glasses" for depression.
CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Children: A Clinical Overview CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Childr...
The first step is teaching the child (and their parents) about the "fight-flight-freeze" response and the "vicious cycle" of low mood. Using child-friendly metaphors
This paper explores evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies tailored specifically for children and adolescents dealing with comorbid anxiety and depression. CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Childr...