I'm frequently asked about how to address Depressive symptoms in children.
Depression can look different in children than in adults, but from my experience, two common themes are typically poor self-regulation and distorted perceptions. Poor self-regulation often leads to Low Self-esteem because the individual feels powerless, has unsuccessful social interactions, receives negative attention, and fails at work or school. All of these failures begin to paint a very negative picture of the future, which contribute to extreme and unhealthy ideas of one's self, others, and the outside world.
We can target Self-regulation and these Depressive thoughts with Cognitive and Behavioral interventions. The Challenge Software Program addresses the mis-perception that the child has no control over his/her responses and increases Self-regulation. This interactive, online program also offers several video scenarios featuring children in different situations, and teaches them how to challenge these extreme and unhealthy thought patterns.
We can effectively treat Depressive Symptoms in children and adults. We continue to try and help other professionals quickly engage children and utilize technology to help those children who are struggling with these difficult issues.
Brad Chapin LCP, LMLP
brad.chapin@cpschallenge.com
Depression can look different in children than in adults, but from my experience, two common themes are typically poor self-regulation and distorted perceptions. Poor self-regulation often leads to Low Self-esteem because the individual feels powerless, has unsuccessful social interactions, receives negative attention, and fails at work or school. All of these failures begin to paint a very negative picture of the future, which contribute to extreme and unhealthy ideas of one's self, others, and the outside world.
We can target Self-regulation and these Depressive thoughts with Cognitive and Behavioral interventions. The Challenge Software Program addresses the mis-perception that the child has no control over his/her responses and increases Self-regulation. This interactive, online program also offers several video scenarios featuring children in different situations, and teaches them how to challenge these extreme and unhealthy thought patterns.
We can effectively treat Depressive Symptoms in children and adults. We continue to try and help other professionals quickly engage children and utilize technology to help those children who are struggling with these difficult issues.
Brad Chapin LCP, LMLP
brad.chapin@cpschallenge.com
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