Therapeutic Play Options
Videogames, tabletop games, and other activities can be used to help people feel more at ease, to build skills, and aid in processing difficulties life has thrown, or is throwing, at you. If you're looking to create realistic goals and sustainable gains, develop character and improve communication skills, then this may be an option for you. Similar to conventional play therapy, online play therapy allows connection in a variety of realms and with a variety of tools. For some helpful sources regarding efficacy of play in therapy, please see the bottom of this page. (There are many options here. I am neither sponsored by anyone nor can I provide copies of games, journals, or other materials.)
Activities
*Nature therapy *Meditation/Mindfulness
*Lego/bricks *Perler beads *Felting *Music share
*The Hero's Journal discussion *Journaling for resolutions
*Other crafts/activities at your suggestion as appropriate.
Video Games We Can Play Together
Nintendo Switch:
*Sky: Children of the Light (free) *Animal Crossing
*Carcassonne *Stardew Valley *Fae Farm
Steam or Steam Deck:
*Tabletop Simulator *Fae Farm *Ticket to Ride
Other:
*Palia
Phone Apps:
*Monopoly Go *Pokemon Go
Games We Can Play Concurrently
Nintendo Switch:
*Pokemon games such as Pokemon Cafe; Pokemon Legends of Arceus; Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX; Pokemon Shining Pearl; Pokemon Sword; Pokemon Violet
*Cozy Grove *Cult of the Lamb *Disney Dreamlight Valley
*Farm Together *My Time at Portia *Pikmin 4
*the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
*the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
*Yoshi's Crafted World
Steam (PC or Steam Deck):
*PowerWash Simulator *Fae Farm *Tabletop Simulator
*The Sims 4 *Palworld
Phone Apps:
A variety of phone games and apps. *Finch *Headspace *Candy Crush *Love & Pies *Merge Mansions
*Monopoly Go *Coloring apps *Pokemon Go
Picture from Palia game play