Gaming Therapy™: Info

What it is:

Mental health counseling for children, adolescents, teens, and/or adults with the use of video games to aid in successful progress.

What it is not:

Just playing video games for 45-55 minutes.

Children and teens use symbolic language as a way of communicating. Where words are used by adults, toys and games are used by children and teens. Gaming Therapy™ is the equivalent to child play therapy but for those who feel too old to engage in child play therapy. Gaming Therapy™ is a way for the mental health provider to build trust and develop a therapeutic relationship with the child or teen, so that the therapist can address trauma, social and communication skills, and other cognitive or behavioral needs. Gaming Therapy™ is a way of communicating and of opening the door to difficult conversations.