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The ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Toolbox for Kids: 170+ Activities and Games to Address Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Motivation, Attachment, ... Depression, Behavioral Challenges, and More

Matt Ercolani and Emily Heydt

Turn tricky sessions into playful opportunities!When kids come to therapy with big emotions, freeze up, or hit a wall in session, even the most seasoned clinician or caregiver can feel stuck.The ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Toolbox for Kids offers a fresh (and fun!) way forward. Inside, you’ll find over 170 kid-friendly worksheets, activities, and games designed to bring ACT to life. From pirate-themed values maps to thought defusion “pop-up blockers,” the interventions in this ready-to-use resource can be used for treating: Anxiety and stress Trauma Motivation challenges Attachment and relationship issues Self-esteem Distractibility and focus Depression and mood Behavioral challenges And more!Whether you’re new to ACT or an experienced ACT clinician struggling with those “stuck” moments in session, this book has the tools you need to help kids when it matters most.

GenresHealth, Fitness & DietingMental HealthCompulsive BehaviorPsychology & CounselingAdolescent PsychologyChild Psychology

318 pages

English edition · First published 2026 by PESI Publishing · ISBN 9781683739425

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