Abstract
This chapter discusses the importance of therapist self-assessment of competence and subsequent professional development when treating child and adolescent anxiety and depressive disorders. We review a number of methods for improving self-assessment; address specific issues in self-assessment when working with anxiety and depressive disorders, and with children and adolescents; indicate some common obstacles to self-assessment, and suggest professional development strategies for overcoming these. By improving therapist self-assessment and ensuring therapists receive appropriate professional development, we anticipate that children and adolescents seeking assistance for anxiety and depressive disorders may receive a better standard of care.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Evidence-based CBT for anxiety and depression in children and adolescents |
| Subtitle of host publication | a competencies-based approach |
| Editors | Elizabeth S. Sburlati, Heidi J. Lyneham, Carolyn A. Schniering, Ronald M Rapee |
| Place of Publication | Chichester, West Sussex |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell, Wiley |
| Chapter | 3 |
| Pages | 25-35 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118500576 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118469255 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- CBT training
- Continuing professional development
- Self-assessment
- Therapist competence