The ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Toolbox for Kids: 170+ Activities and Games to Address Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Motivation, Attachment, … Depression, Behavioral Challenges, and More

Turn tricky sessions into playful opportunities!

When kids come to therapy with big emotions, freeze up, or hit a wall in session, even the most seasoned clinician or caregiver can feel stuck.

The ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Toolbox for Kids offers a fresh (and fun!) way forward. Inside, you’ll find over 170 kid-friendly worksheets, activities, and games designed to bring ACT to life. From pirate-themed values maps to thought defusion “pop-up blockers,” the interventions in this ready-to-use resource can be used for treating:

Anxiety and stressTraumaMotivation challengesAttachment and relationship issuesSelf-esteemDistractibility and focusDepression and moodBehavioral challengesAnd more!

Whether you’re new to ACT or an experienced ACT clinician struggling with those “stuck” moments in session, this book has the tools you need to help kids when it matters most.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ PESI Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 8, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683739426
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683739425
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.72 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #110,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #22 in Child Psychiatry #62 in Medical Adolescent Psychology #72 in Compulsive Behavior (Books)
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