Superhero Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma: A Professional Guide with ACT and CBT-based Activities and Worksheets for All Ages

Drawing on ACT and CBT, this book incorporates popular culture into evidence-based therapy, offering a unique approach to supporting clients with anxiety and trauma. With activities and downloadable worksheets, it is a complete guide to the popular Superhero Therapy approach. The approach encourages clients to identify with superheroes and other pop culture characters, learn superhero powers, face their fears, and reframe experiences as their origin story in their superhero journey. The approach helps to validate clients' experiences, alleviating shame and stigma surrounding mental health, and encourages deeper understanding and reflection during sessions. It can be used in a variety of settings with children aged 7+, teens, and adults.