Cogntive Behavioural Play Therapy (CBPT) @ Dr. Angela Fountain and Associates

​Cognitive-behavioural play therapy combines cognitive and behavioural theories within a play therapy model. CBPT is a developmentally sensitive therapeutic approach to cognitive and behavioural therapies. Through the use of play, therapy is carried out in a non-threatening and indirect style. It is brief, time-limited, structured, directive, problem-oriented, and educational. In cognitive-behavioural play therapy, the therapist enters into the play world and gains the acceptance of the child. Once that happens, the therapist begins to gently guide the play. The toys are used to model different reactions and teach the child new ways of thinking. CBPT uses materials and settings such as sand, puppets, live animals, action figures, dolls and games as well as nature walks and baking. Therapy is conducted individually as well as in group settings. Play therapy can be helpful for children who are having problems such as, Academic Underachievement, Anger Management, Generalized Anxiety-Separation Anxiety, Adoption- Attachment Issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bullying, Defiance and Oppositional Behavior, Depression and Sadness, Divorce, Death, Loss, and Grief, Medical Traumas, Physical, Sexual, or Emotional Abuse, Relationship Conflicts Social skills training