Abstract

FRIEDBERG, Robert D.. Procedures and processes in cognitive behavior therapy with children and adolescents. Rev. bras.ter. cogn. [online]. 2006, vol.2, n.2, pp. 17-24. ISSN 1808-5687.

Development and empirical testing of innovative procedures has a long tradition within cognitive behavioral therapy. However, the discussion of psychotherapeutic processes and their integration with established procedures is a relatively neglected area. This article seeks to remedy this state of affairs and ideally stimulate further dialogue regarding the integration of processes and procedures. This article begins with a brief theoretical introduction and then includes sections on integrating psychotherapy processes with session structure, self-instruction, and rational analysis. Several techniques are described and numerous methods for working with young patients are recommended.

Keywords : Cognitive behavioral process; Child psychotherapy; Patient-therapist relationship.