Daily Archives: April 21, 2009

The Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research

What a great resource I have found through the wonderful feedback of one of my readers. The Beck Institue is based in Philadelphia and has a plentitude of resources for both the average consumer and the professional.

Here’s a little history before you check out the site.

Dr. Aaron Beck and his daughter, Dr. Judith Beck, founded the non-profit Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research in suburban Philadelphia in 1994, to establish national and international training programs in cognitive therapy (frequently referred to as “Cognitive Behavior Therapy”) for health and mental health professionals and educators at all levels of experience and expertise. Another mission has been to help create or improve cognitive therapy programs at universities, hospitals, community mental health centers, health systems, and other organizations. The Beck Institute also provides clinical care and research consultation.

Animal Agentz

Dr Jones’ Animal Agentz is a fun computer-based learning tool in which children interact with a family of bright and colourful animal characters who teach them important coping skills to help them manage stressful situations.

How it works: Children do not understand ‘how’ to relax on demand, but through playing with the Animal Agentz, they learn such techniques and can repeat them in stressful situations. Your child will remember the actions and behaviours of Bubbles the fish, Yo-Yo the cat and the other AnimalAgentz and use them when they need to remain calm.
From the website Animal Agentz

I have personally not used this program but I’m curious to try it with Sydney. If you go to the website there is a 30 day trial for the bubble fish . The program is based out of the UK but since it’s a computer generated program distance doesn’t matter. If you do try it please let me know how it works for you!

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