August 2026

Cognitive restructuring is a core component of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It helps children notice unhelpful thoughts, examine whether those thoughts are accurate or useful, and consider more balanced ways of interpreting situations. For many children, this process can strengthen emotional awareness, problem solving, coping,...

Children have thousands of thoughts each day. Some are helpful, some are neutral, and some are upsetting. A child might think, “I’m going to make a mistake,” “Nobody likes me,” “My teacher is mad at me,” or “I can’t handle this.” These thoughts can feel so...