Board games and therapy
This week I had one of my regulars bring a guest to play board games. They we late getting to transitional housing for an addiction program which meant they had to wait till the next day. Figuring a distraction would help they were brought over to play a couple of board games to pass the evening. At the end of the night they said it did help though their paranoia flared up a bit thinking they got an easy win on one of the games. Wanted to share this positive story from the week.
4 points by zerotozero - updated 4 months ago | 13 comments | report | subscribe
zerotozero 8 months ago | 1 point
Just the easy ones Ticket to Ride, Scrabble and Scatagories.
walterbd 8 months ago | 2 points
ive heard that board games can be a great form of therapy in multiple areas. thanks for sharing!
zerotozero 8 months ago | 1 point
I have seen it being played in a women's prison and a juvenile hall as well for good behavior groups.
walterbd 8 months ago | 2 points
i think ive heard of prisoners playing D&D together and that creating some great bonds and developments as well
zerotozero 8 months ago | 1 point
walterbd 8 months ago | 2 points
you think by the time we get old theyll be playing it in nursing homes to keep their minds sharp?
zerotozero 8 months ago | 1 point
It's probably starting to happen already. First rule set was published 45 years ago you know there were a couple of people in their 30s that took a look at it.
walterbd 8 months ago | 2 points
who needs bingo when you can slay monsters am i right?
zerotozero 8 months ago | 1 point
I think bingo would be more difficult to play. Catan I've seen played in the libraries.
walterbd 8 months ago | 2 points
hahaha nice
StackingBoardGames 8 months ago | 2 points
Playing boardgames releases oxytocin and the feel good vibes
zerotozero 8 months ago | 1 point
Works for me unwinding on the weekends.
Board Game Atlas Forum
We talk about board games here. Games like Codenames, Catan, Root, and all your favorites. Posts can link directly to games and everyone is welcome to join the discussion.
Create Post
Board Game Giveaway!
Make a post or comment/reply in the articles and forum pages. 1 Entry per post/comment. Posts and comments must be constructive to the community and not considered spam to qualify. 1 entry as well to refer a friend to make an account on Board Game Atlas using this link (make sure your friend puts your username under the referral section).
Enter the Giveaway here.
trentellingsen 8 months ago | 3 points[-]
How cool! What games did you play?