Cognitive behavior therapy is most researchedwell-researched and can be integrated with many play therapy techniques. Cognitive behavioral play therapy has been shown effectivenessto be effective with depressed youths (Shelby, 2012)2012. These interventions include self-monitoring of depressive symptoms, pleasant activity scheduling/ behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and social skills training (Drewers, 2009)2009. Initially, muchmany of the interventions are targeted to help the client to identify how a thought can impact how wethe way they feel and behave. This is usually done through Psychoeducation Whichpsychoeducation, which focuses on our negative thoughtthoughts. In behavior, it can lead to a negative mood and therefore changing negative thoughtthoughts and behaviorbehaviors can improve moodmoods. Behavior interventions are done first thing the cognitive Interventions. Cognitive interventions take place with the rationale that thethey are easier to implement when a youth is experiencing depressive symptoms (Drewers, 2009). There is evidence of many believemake-belief therapy games that can be used during this phase which include CBT 123, The Talking, Feeling, and Doing Board Gameboard game, Stop and Relax Think Board Game, Thoughts and Feeling Card Game, and Feeling Playing Cards.
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