"Cool Connections" is a fun, engaging workbook that provides a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach to positively modifying the everyday thoughts and behaviours of children and young people aged 9 to 14. Combining a summary of CBT principles and step-by-step guidelines on how to use the materials appropriately with a mixture of games, handouts, home activities and therapeutic exercises, "Cool Connections" is designed to encourage resilience and self-esteem and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Fully photocopiable, fully illustrated and easy to use, this structured workbook is an effective tool for professionals working to improve the general wellbeing of children and young people, including psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, social workers, and child and adolescent mental health services, as well as professionals in residential care settings and educational professionals in child/youth services.

Table of Contents

Introducing Cool Connections.; 1 Getting to Know Each Other.; 2. Identifying Different Feelings.; 3. Body Signals and Biology.; 4. Identifying Thoughts.; 5. Cool Connections Between Thoughts, Feelings, Body Signals and Actions.; 6. Types of Thinking; 7. Exploring Your Thoughts.; 8. Goal Setting.; 9. Understanding the Cycle of Panic and Safety Behaviours.; 10. Facing Your Fears.

About the Author

Laurie Seiler is an accredited CBT specialist who is registered with the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies. He has many years' experience of working in caring and mental health settings.