Raising Good Humans Cognitive Behavioral Therapy At Home get home (CBT): Practical Tools for Families with Dr. David Anderson
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Jul 25, 2025 Dr. David Anderson from the Child Mind Institute, a specialist in ADHD and anxiety, shares insights on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for families. He breaks down common misconceptions about CBT and discusses its vital role in helping children manage emotions. Listeners will find practical tools for integrating mindfulness and emotional self-awareness into daily life. Additionally, Dr. Anderson offers strategies for parents to navigate their children's emotional challenges and emphasizes the significance of pausing before reacting.
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CBT Triangle of Change
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Knowing this triangle helps simplify the understanding of CBT’s focus and techniques.
Practice Emotion Monitoring Daily
- Practice CBT skills regularly outside therapy sessions to see improvement.
- Start with keeping an emotion log rating feelings' intensity and situations triggering them.
Flight Phobia Personal Story
- Dave Anderson struggled with flight anxiety and panic attacks in his early 20s.
- He uses CBT and radical acceptance techniques combined with mindfulness and distraction during flights.
