General Review on Cognitive Behavior Play Therapy on Childrens’ Psychology Development

This research is on general review regarding play therapy application as a counseling intervention
in helping improving of psychology development in children. Discussions in this work are focused
on Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) which is emphasizes on childrens’ development.
CBPT is a structural and directive efforts that focuses on children’s experience. CBPT
developments are results of adaptation and evolution of Cognitive Theory which initially has been
developed for adults, and adapted accordingly to children’s needs. A lot of challenging issues has
been giving negative impact to children’s psychological and mental health. Thus, this group
deserves a suitable treatment that matches their development. CBPT has been identified as a
suitable intervention in treating psychological issues involving children.

Keywords: Counseling, Play therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy, Children.