Cognitive Behavioural Therapy•For Parents

Supporting Skills Practice at Home

Practical tips for parents to help their child practise CBT skills.

Practical tips for supporting your child's CBT skills practice at home.

Daily support

Create a calm time to talk about feelings
Use "I wonder" statements instead of questions
Validate feelings before problem-solving
Celebrate small steps of progress
Keep homework tasks visible and scheduled

When your child is anxious

Instead of: "Don't worry, it'll be fine" Try: "I can see you're worried. What thought is your worry telling you? Let's think about whether that's likely."