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Play can encourage communication and understanding among family members.
This game improves relationships between parents and children.
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Doodle dice activity. Roll a dice with different ‘doodles’. You then draw a similar doodle on paper in any size or position.
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Can you make the most of a silly situation using nothing but your ingenuity and a bunch of random objects? Pick up, trade and collect object cards to create wild, wacky stories.
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Post It Note quilt could be used in family therapy. Each family member makes several squares that represent themselves and then you put them all together and the quilt represents the family. Good way to focus on family strengths and uniqueness.
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Family Origins - Each figure is a map of where the person was born
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Metaphors are in an integral part of play therapy and it's not limited to working with children. When parents consult with me regarding problematic behaviors it's vital for me to understand exactly what the parent is feeling. I will ask them to select an object that symbolizes their parenting experiences. Their explanation of why they chose that item helps me empathize with them and create an alliance with them.
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Create images on a crest that represent positive qualities. Can be used individually or in a group or family setting.
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Cut out photographs of family members and glue them to craft sticks. You can act out real family events.
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Fun, portable conversation game designed to keep today’s busy families connected.
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The Parent Report Card lets kids grade their parents. Available in child and teen versions, the Parent Report Card gives youngsters a structured and acceptable way to express their feelings. While the child is filling out the Report Card, many parents choose to grade themselves as well and later compare marks. This process often shows how the parent's perceptions can differ from those of the child. Great for family therapy!
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Use this book in family therapy. Encourages members to see the positive attributes of their family.
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I like to use this book with families. Great homework assignment to encourage family communication and connection.
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These cardboard puzzle pieces can be used to create a family story.
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Super cute homemade family game...have parent and child create and play in session
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This family-oriented version of the popular adult party game gives players the chance to settle questions that have been hotly debated for centuries. For instance, “Which celebrity would make the worst babysitter?” or “What magical power would be the coolest to have?” The best thing about Say Anything Family: there are no right or wrong answers – just your opinions.
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51 quick and easy games, created especially for playing at the table while you eat - no game board needed! These could easily be adapted to family therapy.
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Create a family story using the images on the cubes.
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Jennifer Watkins These are a lot of fun with the young kids.
With each turn a player has the opportunity to pick a new toy out of the grab bag, share a toy or trade a toy with another player. Landing on a story-telling space means it's time to tell a story about your toys and where you landed.
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A new twist on getting family members to interact and practice decision-making
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Gets kids and grown ups thinking, laughing, reasoning, and having a blast making goofy decisions.
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Jennifer Watkins Play this with families. The kids get a big kick out of it!
Encourages young and old to tell about past experiences, present influences, hopes, dreams, future plans and goals.
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This card game helps family members recognize the importance of empathy.
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Resource for play based family therapy interventions.
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Cynthia Bunton Elementary teachers & students love this book. I leave mini buckets for students after I teach the lesson to use to fill each others' buckets throughout the year.
Pam Dyson Great idea! Thanks for sharing.