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Review
. 2011 Apr;20(2):217-38.
doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.003.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in youth

Laura D Seligman  1 , Thomas H Ollendick
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Review

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in youth

Laura D Seligman et al. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) have been shown to be efficacious for the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Randomized clinical trials indicate that approximately two-thirds of children treated with CBT will be free of their primary diagnosis at posttreatment. Although several CBT treatment packages have been investigated in youth with diverse anxiety disorders, common core components have been identified. A comprehensive assessment, development of a good therapeutic relationship and working alliance, cognitive restructuring, repeated exposure with reduction of avoidance behavior, and skills training comprise the core procedures for the treatment of anxiety disorders in youth.

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