Richard Meagher

Efficacy of a multisensory stimulus model in the treatment of pathological worry in

children: Evaluation of a modified Acceptance Based Behavior Therapy (ABBT)

‘Too hard’ basket

Observable avoidance

behaviours

Observable avoidance behaviours

Relaxation

Graduated exposure

Mindfulness/acceptance exercises

Language-based processing behaviour eg. Worry

Language-based processing behavioureg. WorryRequires metacognition

I can choose which thoughts to engage in?

Create learning experiences that are….

visualconcreteinteractive

Evidence?

Evidence?Educational literature

Evidence?Educational literatureLab studies

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