Teen Anxiety: A CBT and ACT Activity Resource Book for Helping Anxious Adolescents

by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann

Counselor Lohmann presents an adolescent anxiety management program for fellow professional counselors that uses both practical and relevant techniques and exercises to help teens cope more effectively with anxiety. It uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) as the crux of the program. After reviewing the nature of anxiety for clinicians, she describes activities for defining and understanding anxiety, anxiety and the body, anxiety and thoughts, anxiety and emotions, anxiety and behavior, coping with anxiety, and alleviating anxiety. The 60 activities can be photocopied and given to clients.