Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Play Intervention and Epilepsy

In the CBPI condition, children use dolls and miniature props to engage in play aimed at fostering positive thinking, a key element of quality of life. Each session includes stories on health, emotional well-being, social interactions, and school activities. The researcher demonstrates problem-solving steps, such as identifying and evaluating solutions, repeating this process three times. In each session, the researcher models problem-solving four times and provides at least five positive affirmations. Both the CBPI intervention and the free play control condition are similar, with the researcher using standardized prompts and providing equal time and positive attention. The key difference is that in the CBPI condition, the researcher models positive thinking and problem-solving, while in the free play condition, the researcher follows the child's lead without guiding play.