For youth aged 16-18

4 weeks on Sundays 2:30-4:00 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).