Behavioral problems account for as many as 50% of all referrals to counselors, and games have been shown to be one of the best ways to turn around non-compliant or oppositional kids.
Study after study tells us that children with a positive, optimistic attitude will be less susceptible to depression and other emotional and behavioral problems.
Stress is a factor that contributes to almost every mental health problem. And stress can affect a child's physical health too. Dr. Playwell to the rescue!
Players have fun playing dominoes while learning to manage their anger and problem solve in a thoughtful, assertive, and respectful way. Before playing a domino, a player picks a card from one of four decks and either answers a question or practices a skill.
Players have fun playing dominoes while learning how to make new friends, be a good friend, and resolve conflicts in a win-win way. Before playing a domino, a player picks a card from one of four decks and either answers a question or practices a skill.
Players have fun playing dominoes while learning how to express positive and negative feelings appropriately, recognize feelings, and care about the feelings of others.
Players have fun playing dominoes while learning how all kids can work to reduce bullying and violence. Before playing a domino, a player picks a card from one of four decks and either answers a question or practices a skill.
Empathy Counts is an educational game developed to teach young people to understand the concept of empathy, to be empathetic, and to take positive actions towards others based on empathy.