Thinking-feeling-doing: A therapeutic technique for children with bipolar disorder and their parents

Mary A. Fristad; Kristen H. Davidson; Jarrod M. Leffler

doi:10.1300/J085v18n04_06

Thinking-feeling-doing: A therapeutic technique for children with bipolar disorder and their parents

Mary A. Fristad, Kristen H. Davidson, Jarrod M. Leffler

Psychiatry and Psychology

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Abstract

Little is known about psychosocial interventions for children with bipolar disorder (BPD). In this paper, we describe a therapeutic technique, Thinking-Feeling-Doing (TFD), which we use as part of a comprehensive family-based psychosocial treatment program for children with BPD and their families. It is based on principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy. A simple schemata assists children and their parents to identify and link their negative feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and to develop alternative thoughts and behaviors that can lead to a more positive mood state. A case example is provided and developmental considerations for using TFD with younger children are addressed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	81-103
Number of pages	23
Journal	Journal of Family Psychotherapy
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J085v18n04_06
State	Published - Jan 22 2008

Keywords

Bipolar disorder
Children
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Family therapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Fristad, M. A., Davidson, K. H., & Leffler, J. M. (2008). Thinking-feeling-doing: A therapeutic technique for children with bipolar disorder and their parents. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 18(4), 81-103. https://doi.org/10.1300/J085v18n04_06

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