Practice and problems in using class-wide cognitive behavioral therapy for children

Abstract

The use of class-wide cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) for children, which is commonly practiced in Japan, was investigated. Current developments in CCBT use, its merits, importance of assessing CCBT practitioners and possible future developments in CCBT were focused, and problems associated with this approach were highlighted. This study indicated that practitioners were not fixated on conducting CCBT with children, that it was often used to determine suitable interventions for children, as well as for checking children's efficacy in coping with similar problems.