Pathways to Peace 

This post offers many options for playing games in counseling with families or addressing divorce. When working with families, games are...

I Can't Unsee It is a short story and a game to help children process trauma in a non-confrontational play format.

A list of creative ways to use dolls in play therapy to help children process emotions and experiences.

Putting a Stop to Stealing is a CBT game to help children stop stealing.

Monsters can be an engaging way to address worries and anxiety in therapy. This is a list of creative ways to use monsters in play therapy.

Grumpy Bear is a game to help children overcome a negative mindset and grumpy mood to gain control over their emotions and behaviors....

Level Up is a video game themed game to help kids learn how to overcome life's challenges and to win at life. The metaphor helps kids...

Do you know kids who love Lego? This game might be a great fit! This is a counseling game full of Lego goodness such as discussing...

Having kids create their own superheroes can be a healing activity for children, especially those who have experienced trauma . It can be...

Fidget toys are great to include in a coping skill toolbox for kids who need help coping with anxiety, anger, and ADHD.

Playdough is an inexpensive tool to use in therapy that has unlimited uses. It is a staple in the coping skill toolboxes that I make...

Mouse Trap is a super fun, interactive game that offers many benefits for counseling. Kids will need to use communication skills, impulse...

Let's Go Fishing is an expensive, accessible game that is great for young kids. It helps with patience, regulation, and self-control. I...

Learn creative ways to use Lego in play therapy. There are lots of free and inexpensive intervention ideas you can play in person or online.

Andy's Anger Explosions is now available for telehealth. It comes via Google Slides with the book at the beginning, then the game to...

Connect 4 Launchers is an action-packed game. It moves at a fast pace and can generate a lot of excitement as well as other big emotions....

During the first phase of counseling, I always try to focus on helping children develop coping mechanisms. This provides them with tools...

Blunders is a hilarious game with a great storyline. The kids in the game have to learn their manners before they are allowed to go to...

Some kids seem to sail through grief with no problems, while others get stuck. Some kids clam up and do not want to talk at all about...

While anxiety is a common problem among children, games and interventions specific to anxiety seem to be few. Games can be a powerful...