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20 Years of Impact

Our Digital Programs, Manuals, and Books

For Parents
Child Anxiety Tales

Child Anxiety Tales

An online course teaching parents how to help an anxious child at home.

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Ages 7-13
Camp Cope-A-Lot

Camp Cope-A-Lot

Self-paced e-learning for kids 7-13, based on Coping Cat principles.

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For Clinicians
CBT4CBT

CBT4CBT

Computer-based training for clinicians treating anxiety in youth.

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Institute Author
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The Resilience Recipe

Khanna & Kendall (2021)

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Institute Author
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The Worry Workbook for Kids

Khanna & Ledley (2019)

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Therapist Manual
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The CAT Project

Kendall & Khanna et al. (2002)

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Therapist Manual
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CATS (K-8)

Khanna, Eiraldi & Kendall (2026)

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20 Years of Camp Cope-A-Lot

Camp Cope-A-Lot has been used in hospitals, clinics, and homes for two decades, helping tens of thousands of young people across the U.S. access evidence-based care they otherwise may not have reached.

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Books for Kids

A reading list for children and teens, organized by age.

Books for Children (Reading Level 4-8)

For Children (Reading Level 9-12)

For Teens

Books for Parents & Caregivers

Books to Empower those who support Children & Teens

Anxiety

OCD

What Experts Are Saying About “The Resilience Recipe”

“One of the greatest sources of stress for parents is feeling unable to help their kids with stress. Thankfully, two leading experts have written an informative, practical book that will make it easier to support children with anxiety and depression.”

— Adam Grant, NYT Bestselling Author of Think Again
What Experts Are Saying About “The Resilience Recipe”

“This timely masterpiece gives parents the tools to prevent, address, and overcome childhood anxiety. It's the closest thing to having the greatest minds in the field by your side, coaching every step.”

— Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, Yale Child Study Center
Reviews for the Worry Workbook

“Packed with practical activities that translate proven strategies into language kids find engaging. Every child who struggles with anxiety should check out this book.”

— Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP
Reviews for the Worry Workbook

“Khanna and Ledley guide parents through resilience-building exercises with warmth and clarity. This is an invaluable resource for families facing ‘what if’ worries.”

— Philip C. Kendall, PhD, ABPP
Workbook Publishing
Workbook Publishing

Coping Cat Therapist Materials

Printed Coping Cat Manuals and Workbooks are available for purchase from our partners at Workbook Publishing Inc.

The Coping Cat: CBT for Anxiety in Children

The original Coping Cat Workbook by Philip Kendall is the gold-standard psychotherapy treatment for anxiety in children. Sixteen therapy sessions promote coping skills for dealing with anxiety.

The CAT Project: CBT for Anxiety in Teens

Based on the Coping Cat, The CAT Project: CBT for Anxiety in Teens provides sixteen sessions for individual cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) for anxiety in older adolescents (14-17 years of age) using a workbook format.

CATS: CBT for Anxiety Treatment in Schools (K-8)

Created as a group treatment designed to be implemented in K-8 schools, CATS is a CBT program for students that has been proven effective in randomized controlled trials.

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Blog

Articles and clinical insights from our team on treating and understanding pediatric anxiety and OCD.

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Symptom Checker

Not sure if it's anxiety, OCD, or something else? Take a few minutes to check.

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Key Research in Child Anxiety & OCD

Peer-reviewed trials behind the treatments for child and adolescent anxiety & OCD.

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Trusted resources beyond the Institute

We've curated some of the organizations and resources we most often recommend to families, clinicians, and educators. These external resources are provided for informational purposes; inclusion does not constitute endorsement.

General Anxiety & Mental Health

AACAP
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Trusted information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and finding care.

ADAA
Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Science-backed resources for anxiety, depression, and related conditions.

ABCT
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Fact sheets and resources based in evidence for mental health.

ECT
Effective Child Therapy

Videos and workshops on evidence-based treatment from APA Div. 53.

IAK
InfoAboutKids.org

From the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth, and Families.

NIMH
NIMH

Research-based information about mental health conditions and psychotherapy.

OCD & Related Conditions

IOCDF
International OCD Foundation

Comprehensive information about OCD, treatment, parenting, and finding care.

TLC
The TLC Foundation for BFRBs

Research updates and provider & support group search for BFRBs.

International

VCBT
Vancouver CBT

Education and practical tools from our colleagues in Canada.

BDI
Black Dog Institute

Mental health research and resources from our colleagues in Australia.

NHS
NHS YoungMinds

Anxiety information and support for young people, from our colleagues in the UK.

Where can I get immediate help?

If you are suicidal or in emotional distress, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support. In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Call or Text 988 Call 911
PA Emergency Resources Statewide, with local lines by region

If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, call 911. These are crisis services across Pennsylvania. Numbers and services change often, and while we do our best to keep this list updated, a call first is recommended to check before proceeding. Your county crisis line (dial 211) should be able to give you the most up to date information.

Anywhere in Pennsylvania

ResourceContactNotes
Emergency 911 Immediate danger to life, or a medical emergency
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 24/7, anywhere in the country. In Chester County, calls from a cell phone route to the local crisis center; texts go to the national center
Crisis Text Line Text HOME or PA to 741741 24/7, text only. Both keywords reach the same counselors
Your county crisis line Dial 211, or see the state list Every Pennsylvania county runs a 24/7 crisis line with a mobile team. Find yours in the Pennsylvania county crisis services list
PA Support & Referral Helpline 1-855-284-2494 Statewide support for emotional distress that is not an emergency

Southeastern Pennsylvania

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Chester County: Valley Creek Crisis Center, Exton 610-280-3270 24/7 phone line and mobile crisis team for children, teens, and adults. Walk-in 7 AM to 11 PM. Free to Chester County residents
Delaware County: Crisis Connections Team 1-855-889-7827 24/7 mobile crisis team for all ages, free to Delaware County residents. Comes to homes, schools, hospitals, and other community settings
Montgomery County: Mobile Crisis 1-855-634-4673 24/7 and free to anyone currently in Montgomery County, not only residents. Phone support or an in-person team. Also reachable as 1-855-634-HOPE
Montgomery County Emergency Service, Norristown 610-279-6100 24/7 crisis hotline and walk-in for psychiatric and substance use emergencies
Philadelphia Crisis Line 215-685-6440 24/7. Dispatches mobile crisis teams for both adults and children. Any child or teen living in Philadelphia is connected to a Children's Mobile Crisis Team through this line, regardless of insurance

Western Pennsylvania

ResourceContactNotes
Allegheny County: resolve Crisis Services
333 N. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh
1-888-796-8226 24/7, 365 days, free to all Allegheny County residents. Phone, walk-in with no appointment, or a mobile team that travels anywhere in the county. Also reachable as 1-888-7-YOU-CAN
Allegheny County children and teens: CACTIS 1-888-796-8226 The children and adolescent arm of resolve, free to all young Allegheny County residents. Intake line 412-864-5065
Outside Allegheny County Dial 211 Use your own county crisis line from the Pennsylvania county crisis services list. Every county has one, staffed around the clock

If a child or teen needs in-person emergency evaluation

Two psychiatric emergency centers built specifically for children serve the Philadelphia region. Outside those, a child is evaluated at a general emergency department or through the county mobile crisis team.

CenterContactNotes
CHOP Behavioral Health and Crisis Center
501 S. 54th St., Philadelphia
445-428-5800 24/7 walk-in. Evaluates children ages 5 to 17. Open to any child or teen 18 and under in the Philadelphia area, including the suburbs, regardless of insurance or severity. Roughly 30 to 40 minutes from the Main Line
Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center
3300 Henry Ave., Falls Two Building, 3rd Floor
215-878-2600 24/7. Also reachable at 844-211-4652
Anywhere else in Pennsylvania Dial 211, or see the state list Call the county mobile crisis team first. They can evaluate at home and direct you to the right emergency department if one is needed, which often avoids an unnecessary ER wait. Find your county in the Pennsylvania county crisis services list

Verified September 2026. This list is provided for convenience and is not a referral or endorsement. The OCD & Anxiety Institute does not provide emergency or after-hours crisis coverage.

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