Eficacia de la terapia de juego grupal en la disminución de comportamientos impulsivos en niños. Revisión sistemática a partir de la experiencia práctica

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzed the effectiveness of group play therapy in reducing impulsive behaviors in children, considering impulsivity as a disorder related to difficulties in inhibitory control and behavioral self-regulation. The research was conducted through a systematic review and the analysis of a clinical case from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. The findings demonstrated that group play therapy reduces impulsive behaviors, strengthens emotional regulation, and improves social and academic adaptation in children. Furthermore, it was found that play-based therapeutic strategies facilitate the acquisition of skills related to impulse control, respect for rules, and frustation tolerance. The clinical case also provided evidence of group play therapy in a more realistic child psychological care setting. The results suggest theat this intervention modality promotes the development of skills, impulse control, and adaptation. In conclusion, the evidence supports group play therapy as an alternative for the treatment of impulsive behaviors.