This book presents game-based cognitive behavioral therapy (GB-CBT), an integrative approach that uses structured board games and play therapy techniques to treat childhood issues. This book seeks to be a comprehensive guide for clinicians to integrate engaging board games into evidence-based CBT interventions for children and adolescents to learn how to adapt popular and specialized games to teach essential cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, and social skills in a fun, non-threatening environment. This book presents game-based cognitive behavioral therapy (GB-CBT), an integrative approach that uses structured board games and play therapy techniques to treat childhood stressors. This book seeks to be a comprehensive guide for clinicians to integrate engaging board games into CBT interventions for children and adolescents to teach essential cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, and social skills in a fun, non-threatening environment. This book provides session outlines, practical game modification and strategies to make complex therapeutic concepts accessible by fostering genuine engagement and lasting behavioral change.
