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CBT for Kids: How You Can Improve the Mental Health of Younger Clients

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one method that can help kids and teens in your community in need of mental health care get the attention they deserve. What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? CBT is generally short-term and goal-oriented, focusing on helping clients deal with specific problems.

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SSW Faculty and Students Present at SSWR Conference 2023

University of Connecticut

The research presented by SSW covers a wide range of areas and our expertise, including child welfare, foster care, sexual and gender minority youth mental health, and substance use, among others. Presentation: Factors Associated with Child Welfare Diversion for Substance-Exposed Infants. Thursday, January 12. Time: 3:15 – 4:45 PM.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Child Protective Services (CPS): Research the contact information for the local CPS office or child welfare agency. Techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may be used to address specific needs.