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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 81-103 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Journal of Family Psychotherapy |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 22 2008 |
Keywords
- Bipolar disorder
- Children
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Family therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health