Behavioral activation is a therapeutic technique used in CBT and other behavioral interventions that has been found to be very effective in the treatment of depression. This video provides an overview describing what behavioral activation is, why it works, and how to use it. Links are provided throughout the video to worksheets with explanations of how you can successfully fit them into a successful treatment.

This video can be used as a refresher for therapists, or to help clients understand the rationale for a therapeutic intervention.