Learning Through Play (LTP) in My Own Way Plus CBT

LTP in My Own Way Plus is a 12-session integrated intervention-Learning through Play in My Own Way Plus Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). LTP in My Own Way is the extension of the parent education program called 'Learning Through Play' developed by Toronto Public Health (1993) revised by The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre (2000). LTP aims for the healthy growth of young children (birth to 6 years) using the stages of development incorporating Piaget's theory of cognitive development and Bowlby's theory of attachment. The objective of this program is to strengthen parent-child attachment by encouraging parental involvement and teaching parents how to use play activities to enhance their children's development. Second component of intervention is CBT adapted from Jeanne Miranda manual (Group CBT for Depression, group leaders guide book-2006) focusing on the three areas: thoughts and your mood, activities and your mood, people interaction and your mood.