I resonated with many aspects of Kendall's chapter about cognitive therapy approaches with youth. Specifically, I have found his ideas regarding problem-solving and self-talk to be effective in my experience working with youth, especially adolescents. Showing children a visual representation of the triangular connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (which they can then apply to specific real-life experiences) allows them to better understand how and why they might experience stress or difficulty in certain situations.
Additionally, it is important to teach youth about considering various potential solutions to a problem, as well as each solution's potential rewards and consequences. We know that the frontal lobe/problem solving capabilities are not fully developed until later in life, so it is important for work with youth to include coaching and support to help break down this process in order to promote positive/logical decision making and avoid risky/unfavorable outcomes.
Lastly, something I remain unsure about and hope to explore more is the role of parents in working with adolescents specifically. While research robustly supports the effectiveness of parent involvement in youth treatment, the quote, "Adolescents may accrue more gains when parents are not regularly included in treatment," points out the need for a healthy balance of parent involvement and youth autonomy. This dynamic is something I have struggled with in my own practice, as I want to include the the parents in formulation and intervention, but also want to center the child's trust and concerns. Although parents are legally entitled to information about their children who are under 18, what can/should be kept between provider and youth?