Camp Cope-A-Lot is a 12-module online program to help kids learn strategies to manage stress and anxiety. The computer program is based on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (based on the Coping Cat treatment) for 7 to 13 year old children and teens. Children with the help of a coach can learn evidence-based strategies for understanding and managing stress and fears. Please note: This is an educational program and not a treatment and can not take the place of treatment for anxiety.
Last reviewed: 2023
Intended Outcomes:
-Reduce stress and anxietyContinuum of Care:
Indicated Prevention, Selective Prevention
Topic Areas:
Anxiety, Behavioral Health/Mental Health
Ages:
Childhood (4-12), Teen/Adolescent (13-18)
Geographic Locations:
Rural, Urban
Delivery Settings:
Any, Community-Based, Congregate Care Facility, School-Based, Virtual
Cultural Considerations:
Limited research found involving diverse populations
Audience:
This program is designed to treat children ages 7–13 who struggle with stress or anxiety.
Credentials:
Camp Cope-A-Lot is a computer-based intervention and is not delivered by a practitioner. Coaches are adults who help children complete the last six sessions of the online program. In cases where organizations are implementing Camp Cope-A-Lot, education and training requirements for coaches are determined by the organization.
Manuals:
Yes
Is Training Required?
Yes, see developer info
Who can provide the required training?
For more training information, please email: muniya@muniyakhannaphd.com
Program Costs (materials, training, etc.):
Yes, refer to program website
Program/Practice Website:
https://www.copingcatparents.com/Camp_Cope_A_Lot
Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research:
Blocher, J. B., Fujikawa, M., Sung, C., Jackson, D. C., & Jones, J. E. (2013).
Computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for children with epilepsy and anxiety: A pilot study. Epilepsy & Behavior, 27(1), 70-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.
Crawford, E.A., Salloum, A., Lewin, A.B., Andel, R., Murphy, T.K., & Storch, E.A. (2013). A pilot study of computer-assisted cognitive-behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety in community mental health centers. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 27(3), 221-234.
Khanna, M. S., & Kendall, P. C. (2010) Computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for child anxiety: Results of a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(5), 737–45.
Salloum, A., Crawford, E.A., Lewin, A.B., & Storch, E.A. (2013). Consumers and providers perceptions of utilizing a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety. Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 1-11. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/
Storch, E.A., Salloum, A., King, M.A., Crawford., E.A., Andel, R., McBride, N.M., Lewin, A.B. (2015). A randomized controlled trial in community mental health centers of computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy versus treatment as usual for children with anxiety
Additional Sources:
WV Rating:
Supported by Research
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Rationale for Rating:
Researchers used standardized, well-known, validated measures. Outcomes consistently noted a decrease in symptoms of anxiety, which is consistent with the purpose of the program. Parent feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Camp Cope A Lot had outcomes similar to cognitive behavioral/coping cat therapy and significantly better outcomes than treatment as usual.
Limitation - While students were referred from schools, research was not conducted in a school setting. The implementing persons in each study were MA or MS level of education or students in a post doctoral program though many had no experience in anxiety or cognitive behavioral therapies.
Program is appropriate for children ages 7-13 years. Students need to be able to read on a first grade level. We would like to see school based studies with implementation by paraprofessionals.
Contraindications or Concerns:
None identified
Other Registries/Ratings
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare:
Not On Registry
Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development:
Not On Registry
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness:
Not On Registry
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Model Programs Guide:
Not On Registry
Washington State Institute for Public Policy:
Not On Registry