For children aged 12-15
4 weeks on Sundays 12:45-2:15 PM
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29
The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.
Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com
Please include your child’s name and age.
Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.
Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health
Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.
Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits
Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.
Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits
Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.
Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions
Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.
Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.
The fee for the group is $580 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).