The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Coping Cat program has been rated by the CEBC in the area of: Anxiety Treatment (Child & Adolescent).

• Child Welfare Outcome: Child/Family Well-Being
• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Children experiencing problematic levels of anxiety

Coping Cat has been rated by the CEBC in the area of Anxiety Treatment (Child & Adolescent). Coping Cat is a cognitive-behavioral treatment for children with anxiety. The program incorporates 4 components:

1. Recognizing and understanding emotional and physical reactions to anxiety,
2. Clarifying thoughts and feelings in anxious situations,
3. Developing plans for effective coping, and
   
4. Evaluating performance and giving self-reinforcement

Coping Cat also has a version for adolescents, ages 14-17, known as the C.A.T. Project. The C.A.T. Project has not been tested separately, but has the same elements as Coping Cat except that it contains materials more developmentally appropriate for older adolescents.