Your son receives a disappointing grade and immediately decides he is incapable of succeeding. Shame turns into anger, anger leads to an argument, and the assignment remains unfinished. By the end of the day, the abandoned work seems to confirm the conclusion that started the sequence.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps adolescents slow down patterns like this and examine each part. Braveminds Academy is a licensed residential mental health treatment center in Largo, Florida, where CBT may be incorporated into individualized care for boys ages 11–17.
CBT Examines the Pattern Behind a Reaction
CBT focuses on the connection among thoughts, emotions, physical responses, and behaviors. A situation does not always determine a teen’s reaction by itself. His interpretation of that situation can influence what he feels and does next.
