Cognitive-behavioral therapy for externalizing disorders in children and adolescents

John E Lochman; Nicole P Powell; Caroline L Boxmeyer; Luis Jimenez-Camargo

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.005

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for externalizing disorders in children and adolescents

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2011 Apr;20(2):305-18. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.005.

Authors

John E Lochman¹, Nicole P Powell, Caroline L Boxmeyer, Luis Jimenez-Camargo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychology, Center for the Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems, The University of Alabama, 200 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348, USA. jlochman@ua.edu

PMID: 21440857
DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.005

Abstract

This article focuses on the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies for children and adolescents with externalizing disorders. Following a description of risk factors for youth antisocial behavior, several components common to CBT interventions for youth with externalizing behaviors will be described. Using the Coping Power Program as a model, child treatment components including Emotion Awareness, Perspective Taking, Anger Management, Social Problem Solving, and Goal Setting will be reviewed. CBT strategies for parents of youth with disruptive behaviors will also be described. Finally, the article summarizes the evidence for the effectiveness of CBT strategies for externalizing disorders and presents specific outcome research on several programs that include CBT techniques.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / psychology
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / therapy*
Child
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
Conduct Disorder / psychology
Conduct Disorder / therapy*
Family Therapy / methods
Humans
Models, Psychological
Parenting
Social Environment
Treatment Outcome