Zipland Interactive recently completed the world's first research-based psychological computer game designed to help 7-13 year old kids from separated or divorce families cope indirectly with the emotional issues that arise from their new reality.
The interactive game is called 'Earthquake in Zipland' and it helps children, parents and therapists to interact and open avenues of dialogue.
Hazel Zemel, an accredited family therapist and supervisor says, "For the children, it is the first attempt at talking to them in their own 'language', dealing with a severe subject through humor and wit. For the parents, the game broadens their understanding of the impact of the separation on their child, and offers a way to communicate and talk about painful issues the child might be otherwise reluctant to express. For therapists, this game can be used a strategy to get children to participate more actively in the therapy process, by discussing their feelings and thoughts through playing the game. It can be used either in the clinic or as a home 'assignment', allowing the child to open up more freely without feeling intimidated."
See the article in Virgin.com.
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