Abstract

Anxiety disorders are prevalent among children and can significantly impact their overall well-being and development. While Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has demonstrated efficacy in treating anxiety disorders in children, the integration of parents into the therapeutic process can enhance treatment outcomes. This thesis aims to explore the perspectives of children who have undergone an improved version of CBT, which includes active involvement of parents, to understand the effectiveness and benefits of this approach in treating childparent dyads with anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders significantly affect children’s well-being and development, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been effective in their treatment. Integrating parents into therapy can enhance outcomes for child-parent dyads with anxiety disorders. This thesis explores the perspectives of children who experienced an improved version of CBT with active parental involvement. Through qualitative interviews and quantitative measures, the study investigates the effectiveness and benefits of this approach. The findings highlight children’s perceptions of parental involvement, impact on family relationships, changes in coping mechanisms, and overall satisfaction with therapy. By understanding the perspectives of children, this research contributes to the knowledge of effective interventions for anxiety disorders in child-parent dyads.