In 2022, I discovered the DNA-V model, a pioneering framework within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) specifically tailored for adolescents. While I had initially looked into it due to a higher volume of clients who fit the age range, I soon realized that the simplicity of this approach could be easily used with just about any client. The langue is easier to conceptualize making it quite useful and I find I use this type of language in all sessions now.
If you are interested, there are plenty of online courses now (one being on Praxis) which will help expand your understanding of this model as will the book "What Makes You Stronger" by Louise Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi, the lead researchers of the DNA-V model.
The DNA-V Model: An Overview
