Thought Changing Card Kit for People Who Are Depressed

Created by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph.D. This kit is intended to help clients control their depressive thoughts & behaviours, through proven cognitive behavioural techniques.

Cognitive behaviour modification has been called the gold standard of treatment for many emotional and behavioural disorders. This card deck has been created to assist in the treatment of depressed clients, offering a variety of clinically proven techniques that can help alleviate depressive symptoms. Contains 50 cards that show cognitive distortions on one side, and rational responses and positive behavioural activities on the other.

These cards will be most effective when used in the context of a comprehensive treatment plan, which could include supportive therapy, group therapy, relaxation training, assertiveness training, medication, and other techniques.

The Thought-Changing Cards are designed to help individuals:

• identify the automatic thoughts that trigger and reinforce their depression
• develop rational responses to rebut these dysfunctional thoughts
• develop behaviours that disprove their belief in, and reliance on dysfunctional automatic thoughts

Includes 50 cards and instructions for ages: 12 and up