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As a caregiver, it can be concerning when your child seems to engage in repetitive movements or sounds that you can’t quite understand. Children can often do things that seem funny or strange, and it can be easy to assume that their vocalizations or movements are a result of a choice that they are making. But if their repetitive movements or sounds persist over time, it is possible that they are tics, and these actions are not a choice.

The following is an interview with a real client who contacted the Center for Effective Therapy to find treatment for their child with ASD.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression often involves a component of behavioral activation, whether it is the core of the treatment, or if it is used alongside other skills. Behavioral activation aims to intervene in the cycle of depression that keeps people from engaging with the activities that bring enjoyment and meaning to their lives.

This is an interview with a real parent who used Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help themself better communicate with their child.

When your child is struggling with depression, it can feel challenging to identify ways to help them manage their emotions and improve distressing symptoms. Many decades of research on interventions for depression has told us that a combination of therapy and medication is often most effective. The best approach for each child or teen may look different, and getting an assessment and specific recommendation from a mental health professional is the ideal way to search for and select treatment. An approach for treating depression, that has a large evidence base, is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Within CBT for depression, treatment often involves an intervention called behavioral activation.