Moral Thinking and Empathy in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Conduct Problems
A Narrative Review
Total CE Credit Hours: 1.5 Course Info URL: https://www.ce-credit.com/courses/103692
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This narrative review examines the role of moral thinking and empathy within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with conduct problems. By integrating insights from developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience, the authors aim to enhance CBT effectiveness by addressing morality and empathy as core components. The review discusses normative beliefs, empathy, and social problem-solving skills, presenting a model for incorporating these moral dimensions in CBT interventions. The authors propose that moral reasoning can strengthen empathy and improve behavioral outcomes among youth with aggressive and antisocial tendencies.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Moral Thinking and Empathy in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Conduct Problems created by Dr. Walter Matthys et al in 2023.
Publication Date
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review Mar 2023
Course Material Authors
Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Dr. Walter Matthys
Dr. Walter Matthys is affiliated with the Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies at Utrecht University. He specializes in child psychopathology and conduct disorders. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Dennis J. L. G. Schutter
Dr. Dennis J. L. G. Schutter is part of the Department of Experimental Psychology at Utrecht University. His expertise includes cognitive neuroscience and empathy in behavior modification. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Allison Brown holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice with a Psychology focus and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently works at a Long-Term Insurance company bringing clinical experience to claim processes. Additionally, she developed and continues to lead the Continuing Education Program for Social Workers and Nurses and often leads complex process improvement projects Prior to this, her primary focus was in mental health and worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings providing support to adults with mental illness.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Understand how moral thinking and empathy are currently applied in CBT for conduct problems in children and adolescents.
Identify key findings from developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience relevant to moral development in youth with conduct issues.
Explore the proposed model for integrating moral reasoning and empathy into social problem-solving in CBT for conduct problems.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 19th, 2025 and expires Feb 18th, 2035
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Course Creator
Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591 – No relevant financial relationships.
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