Games for Counseling & Therapy*

One of the most popular tools used in child psychotherapy The questions and directions in each set of cards include items that are not anxiety pro...

Help impulsive children think before they act Can be used as a diagnostic and a treatment tool Applicable in either home or classroom settings Age...

Participants enjoy learning how to cope with daily challenges This game teaches 9 different coping strategies Children will learn how to deal with...

Discuss anger and anger management with children  Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players Ages: 6-12 This card...

Fun way to teach empathy, communication skills, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, self-management, and responsible decision-m...

Help children understand how other people think, feel, and act  Practice reading nonverbal cues For 2-4 players Ages: 8 and up Developed by Lawre...

Use these cards to facilitate discussion about coping skills Topics include sadness, conflicts, disappointments, anxiety, illness, and more In...

Helpful for children who tend to misread social cues Includes two decks of Feeling Cards, and one deck Bonus Cards Grades: 1-6 Feelings Detec...

A behavior modification program in a box! Players practice their ability to stay focused on a given task Multiple sets of cards are included ba...

Teach children muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and visualization to help relieve anxiety Includes two decks of 40 cards each For 2-5 players Gr...

Discuss different aspect of good behavior with children  Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players Ages: 6-12 Th...

Help children discuss and process their grief  Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players Ages: 6-12 This card ga...

Great tool for children with behavioral disorders, anxiety disorders, and depressive symptoms Help children develop a more positive attitude In...

Help adults build recovery skills for living addiction free Includes laminated game cards, calling cards, chips, reproducible handouts, and instru...

Discuss common problems children face when dealing with divorce Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players Ages: 6...

Discuss conflict resolution in a variety of common childhood situations Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players...

Help teens stop, think about their options, consider consequences of their behavior, and ultimately make better choices Topics: alcohol and drugs...

Help children learn important skills to help them worry less Created by Lawrence Shapiro, Ph.D. For 2-4 players Ages: 6-12 As players tr...

  Great tool for children with ADHD! This game addresses the importance self-control and impulse control during school, home, and after-school ac...

  Help children learn how to respond appropriately in various situations Includes 45 Situation cards, 60 Response Cards, 1 spinner, and instructio...

Help children learn unwritten social rules and behaviors Covers 40 hidden social situation rules For 2-8 players Ages 6-12 Written by Lawrence E....

Helpful tool for children with anxiety Can be played in just 10 minutes Useful tool for group and individual sessions Ages: 5-12 This new book in...

Teach players new solutions to anger inciting situations Designed to be played in counseling sessions, the classroom, or even the home For 2-4 pla...

Teach teens how to identify triggers, diagnose symptoms, and control/prevent anger Includes 16 laminated cards, 75 calling cards, chips, repro...

Stimulates executive functioning skill like planning and paying attention to others Can easily be integrated into a positive behavioral reward sy...

Provides insight into the roots of the problem and introduce coping mechanisms Players learn anger coping skills as they play For 2-4 players Ages...

Help children develop impulse control May be used in conjunction with the Problem-Solving Card Set Ages: 6-12 ADHD Self Control Problem Solving...

Help children navigate the challenges of separation/ divorce Presented in a positive and optimistic tone! For 2-5 players Grades: 1-5 Children a...

Designed to fit easily into a counseling session Learn six anger management techniques For 2-4 players Ages: 6-10 This game is designed t...

Help children talk about their thoughts and feelings Encourage children to discuss their families, friends, and themselves For 2-4 players Ages: 8...

Help make shy children more comfortable in the social world by preparing them for typical social situations Topics of cards include: compromise, g...

Help teens improve their social skills in a fun game format Broken down into 5 main topics For 2-16 players Ages: 12-18 This game focuses on thes...

Fun counseling game that can be played in 15 minutes! Teach kids important social skills For 2-4 players Ages: 6-10 This game teaches kids import...

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health problems during childhood and adolescence Designed to support treatment of anxiety diso...

Educate players about a specific disorder and provide skills for managing the disorder Can be used with the Social and Emotional Competence Game o...

Thought-Changing Cards for People Who Are Anxious: This kit is intended to help clients control their anxiety, and address the common emotional and...

Engaging therapeutic game assists children struggling to cope with parental divorce Facilitates communication and enhances understanding Useful fo...