Therapy Games

Therapy Games : Creative Ways to Turn Popular Games Into Activities That Build Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, and Coping Skills

In this book you will find 102 new and exciting ways to turn ordinary games into Therapy Games. Each game used in the book comes with five or more ways to make simple changes that create a new and unique therapeutic experience. In addition to the 102 game options, there's also a section on how playing the game itself without any changes can have therapeutic value. Each game also comes with Discussion Prompts to add to the therapeutic experience of the game. Just pull a game off the shelf, follow the directions found in this book, and occasionally add some simple items like paper and pens. You're now ready to play fun, engaging, and brand new therapy games!

  • Format: Paperback | 272 pages
  • Dimensions: 152 x 226 x 18mm | 454g
  • Publication date: 05 Aug 2013
  • Publisher: Rec Room Publishing
  • Language: English
  • ISBN10: 0966234154
  • ISBN13: 9780966234152
  • Bestsellers rank: 66,884

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