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CBT 123: The Hilariously Fun Game that Empowers Kids and Teens to Take Charge of Their Thoughts, Actions, and Emotions

Name: CBT 123: The Hilariously Fun Game that Empowers Kids and Teens to Take Charge of Their Thoughts, Actions, and Emotions
Brand: Play Therapy Supply
SKU: G-CB
Price: 17.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (47 reviews)

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Description:

New updated version 2.0: Now with 80% more cards for more diverse gameplay!
Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach kids and teens how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected
Players work to pick up sets of 1, 2, and 3 cards, acting out the fun situations on the sets
Extremely easy to learn and put into practice. A game can be played in 15-20 minutes

Learn how thoughts, behaviors and feelings are connected while having a blast. It’s as easy as 1,2,3!

In this fun and interactive game, players use memory and skill to hunt for sets of cards 1 through 3. While answering questions in silly situations, participants learn the basics of CBT. With hundreds of possibilities, CBT 123 is a fun, easy to play game you’ll turn to time and again. Complies with ASTM-F963-17.

Additional Product Info

Topics:	Anxiety & Fear, Decision Making, Self-esteem, Thinking & Cognition
Recommended ages:	Ages 7 through 15
Grade level:	Grades 2 through 10
Players:	2 - 4
Printed in:	China

WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - small parts
Not for children 3 years or under

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Customers say this game is a fun, silly way to engage kids/teens (and even adults) in therapy or at home, helping them open up, talk about feelings, and learn CBT skills like separating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It’s easy to start playing and works well for groups and rapport-building. A few note limited/repetitive cards, some wording too hard for emerging readers, and that certain prompts don’t fit 1:1 or virtual play.

What they like

Fun/silly (22)
Engaging kids/teens (19)
Promotes sharing (14)
Teaches CBT skills (12)
Great conversation starters (6)
Easy to use (4)
Good for groups (4)
Works across ages (3)

Could be better

Not enough cards (2)
Hard for emerging readers (2)
Not ideal 1:1 (1)

Way more fun & easier to use, even for our 7 y. o., than...

by Susan Cousineau

February 25 2026

Way more fun & easier to use, even for our 7 y. o., than anticipated. Great reading practice for her too! Lots of laughs for all, and awkward moments between parents that haven't communicated honestly or vulnerably in years LOL

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My middle school students love playing this game! It lets them be...

by SEL Interventionist

November 6 2025

My middle school students love playing this game! It lets them be silly while learning good skills, and it provides a basis for having further discussions. I'd love to see more like this!

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This is a great way to teach the mind-body connection!!!

by Ruth McKee

August 4 2025

This is a great way to teach the mind-body connection!!!

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good empowering game

by Tina Roberts-Isbister

April 16 2025

good empowering game

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This is a great game to increase engagement in therapy sessions. I...

by Ivy Dan

February 24 2025

This is a great game to increase engagement in therapy sessions. I use it in family sessions and individual sessions with children ages 7 to 12. This game is especially useful in those first couple of sessions when the focus is on building rapport and helping kids to become comfortable talking about their feelings. I highly recommend this game. Affordable and enjoyable. I use it at least once every day.

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Great with upper elementary and middle school. Emerging readers will...

by Jamie E.

January 29 2025

Great with upper elementary and middle school. Emerging readers will need help to read and understand cards. We modified "hold your tongue" with "pinch your nose" to make this a better option in our health clinic. It is a good one to add to your therapy game stash!

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Another popular game with our teens in our mental health clinic....

by Michelle Robinson

December 5 2024

Another popular game with our teens in our mental health clinic. These are especially engaging for our TAY population who are shut down and when we use this tool we see them warm up and open.

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I do like these. It was fun for a child, about age 6. I think the...

by Christina D

October 12 2024

I do like these. It was fun for a child, about age 6. I think the pre teens or teens might not like the caricatured images. Still very cute too for the play room.

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I like the questions and suggestions for ways to play. Nice compact...

by Stefanie Rush

July 13 2024

I like the questions and suggestions for ways to play. Nice compact addition to my small therapy office. Good quality cards and box. Always looking for ways to make activities fun.

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My team and I use this during program time, we work with youth ages...

by Maria Garcia

January 16 2024

My team and I use this during program time, we work with youth ages 6-18 and needed something fun and different. Our youth look forward to playing games after homework, this is both fun and educational.

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I love these cards. They are so much fun in group. It is a great way...

by Elizabeth

December 4 2023

I love these cards. They are so much fun in group. It is a great way to start a group. We just go around the group and ask one question, eveyone anwers. An awesome way for the kids to get to know one another. It also helps the counselor to get to see the group partcipating in a non-threatening activity - having fun, beginning to relax, getting to knwo one another.

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Most of my clients love this game!

by Lorena S

October 11 2023

Most of my clients love this game!

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This is a favorite with my pre-adolescent therapy clients.

by Beth Taylor

August 25 2023

This is a favorite with my pre-adolescent therapy clients.

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My younger clients really enjoy it. It's a fun addition to teaching...

by Kathryn Lanier

June 2 2022

My younger clients really enjoy it. It's a fun addition to teaching CBT. I like that it also exercises focusing/mindfulness skills while raising feel-good hormone levels!

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I was looking for a game for pre-teens/teens that allowed for...

by Penny S McCallister

May 23 2022

I was looking for a game for pre-teens/teens that allowed for increasing insight without the feel of a lesson.
CBT 123 fit this requirement, was easy to learn, and we could start playing right away. As a plus, it allowed for some really funny moments in play.

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My students love playing this game.

by Janet Jackson

April 13 2022

My students love playing this game.

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Fun game ideal for small groups

by Carmen Ryan

January 4 2022

Fun game ideal for small groups

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I really like this game and the clients I have used it with enjoy it...

by Elisabeth Butts

December 15 2021

I really like this game and the clients I have used it with enjoy it too. The only problem is that there aren't a lot of cards and when you run out and the client wants to keep playing, you end up with many of the same ones and it isn't as effective.

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Such a fun game that kids enjoy!

by Caroline Karabeinikoff

July 28 2021

Such a fun game that kids enjoy!

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We had so much fun and also had the chance to show and teach our kid...

by Michelle

July 22 2021

We had so much fun and also had the chance to show and teach our kid what are the emotions that he sometimes feels and what these emotions are called. We showed him what to do in every situation too!

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One of the best games in therapy I have used! My clients, of all...

by Sheri Hunt

July 21 2021

One of the best games in therapy I have used! My clients, of all ages, find this game funny and engaging while learning much needed skills and building insight. This is a game any therapist will utilize time and again.

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Have used this with three clients so far and it has been effective...

by Carmita McGlory

July 19 2021

Have used this with three clients so far and it has been effective with my shy clients. With the cards being numbered and separated between behaviors, thoughts, etc. have encouraged sincere sharing in session.

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Fun, playful game that reinforces CBT

by Ladybug2704

July 16 2021

Fun, playful game that reinforces CBT

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I am using this game with 6th. graders and it has prompted some...

by Cynthia Dale

May 14 2021

I am using this game with 6th. graders and it has prompted some honest self-reflection, plus lots of fun!

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Great game to use with teens!

by Audrey

May 12 2021

Great game to use with teens!

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This has been a very engaging way to get kids talking about their...

by Solomon Boyce

February 19 2021

This has been a very engaging way to get kids talking about their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how they influence each other.

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The kids and teens I have used this game with have enjoyed it and it...

by Brenda Bond

February 16 2021

The kids and teens I have used this game with have enjoyed it and it helps them remember the skills I am trying to teach. I'm always looking for quality games to use and this is one I would recommend

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Clients seem to like the game and silly questions

by Emelia L Thygesen

September 1 2020

Clients seem to like the game and silly questions

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This is a fun way to utilize CBT skills, and have fun while doing it!...

by Amanda Monde

July 20 2020

This is a fun way to utilize CBT skills, and have fun while doing it!

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My teen loves this game

by Rhonda Denman

June 25 2020

My teen loves this game

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Love that this game gives me a tool to help kids process feelings a...

by Jacob Slagle

June 2 2020

Love that this game gives me a tool to help kids process feelings a thoughts!

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I am an MFT and this game has helped with so many of my clients! The...

by Desiree Gonzales

May 23 2020

I am an MFT and this game has helped with so many of my clients! The cards give opportunities to family’s and individuals to work through some of their presenting issues while laughing and show each other a softer funny side.

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I use this one during virtual teletherapy. I have a dice in my girls...

by K Wallace

May 21 2020

I use this one during virtual teletherapy. I have a dice in my girls group and pick who goes first. I then pick a 1 & 3 card. A lot of the #2 cards cant be used because it says things like "to the person next to you"..since we are virtual it doesnt work so i make up something for #2 like "do it while your eyes or closed or just leave it out.

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Such a fun and easy tool to use! A great way to spark those difficult...

by Alicia Adamczyk

May 11 2020

Such a fun and easy tool to use! A great way to spark those difficult conversations, especially with teens! I’m using this with adults in residential care and they love it too. All too often trauma forces us to disconnect from the fun and silly in life, what a cool way to rediscover that, while learning and growing!

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Very fun for the kids to play. Good conversation starters, as well.

by FUN GAME

April 13 2020

Very fun for the kids to play. Good conversation starters, as well.

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Great game that is fun and yet teaches kiddos great skills!

by Anita Reynoso

April 11 2020

Great game that is fun and yet teaches kiddos great skills!

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how kids can role play their thoughts, love it.

by Gladis Rendon

March 5 2020

how kids can role play their thoughts, love it.

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I bought this game as a fun way to engage with some of my younger...

by New PTS Customer

February 28 2020

I bought this game as a fun way to engage with some of my younger population to help make therapy a little more fun. I look forward to using these to make things more enjoyable.

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I love that this game helps kids differentiate their thoughts from...

by Jenny

February 24 2020

I love that this game helps kids differentiate their thoughts from feelings and kids also enjoy playing it. The #3 cards make it silly and fun! I've had this game for a week and all the kids that asked to play it have loved it!

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Great for middle schoolers. Easy to get them to participate, share,...

by Prob

October 10 2019

Great for middle schoolers. Easy to get them to participate, share, and help each other be silly. Only complaint is that some of the 1's cards could be written in simplified language to help the students with reading challenges. I was able to help them, but worth noting.

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fun engaging game to play with teens & kids

by Chris Bongardt

October 1 2019

fun engaging game to play with teens & kids

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Hard to do with just one client.

by Jilleenbarfield

June 26 2019

Hard to do with just one client.

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I have used this product with some of my elementary aged clients-...

by Kristafordx2

April 16 2019

I have used this product with some of my elementary aged clients- it's a great tool use to get kids engaged in therapy, and learn the difference between out thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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My 12 year old and I laughed so much. We played 3 rounds. I can...

by Ptsd and ASD

April 1 2019

My 12 year old and I laughed so much. We played 3 rounds. I can imagine even more laughing with a group. This game will be so helpful with our emergency and respite care foster kids too.
Would be great for a youthworker, or, school counsellor also.

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I absolutely love this game! Such a fun and silly way for kids to...

by Christena Lang

January 21 2019

I absolutely love this game! Such a fun and silly way for kids to begin opening up and answer questions they may typically shy away from. I make sure to ask more questions about the topic after we get done laughing and before going onto next card. Also love that there are so many options that you can play it more than once and not be bored with it

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My kids and I have really enjoyed this game

by julliette Grant

April 26 2018

My kids and I have really enjoyed this game. It is fun and you certainly get information out of them. My only sadness is that there are not more cards. Perhaps and extended pack can be looked into?

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I am a child psychotherapist

by Melissa Skirpan

April 16 2018

I am a child psychotherapist and I have used this game with almost every single one of my 30 clients. They range in age from 4 to 23. Everybody loves the game, they think and talk about their feelings, and there’s always laughter! I highly recommend this game and this site.

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