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Tasha Milligan
Jul 26, 20222 min read
New Game to Help Children Cope with School Stressors
It is almost time to get back to school, which comes with school stressors for kids. Help kids create a plan of action and feel prepared...
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Tasha Milligan
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Consequences Game Review: How to Use it in Therapy
Consequences is an oldie but a goodie. I've had this game in my counseling room for years and kids still love it. The game helps children...
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Tasha Milligan
Jul 3, 20222 min read
Connect 4 Launchers Game Review and How to Use it in Therapy
Connect 4 Launchers is an action-packed game. It moves at a fast pace and can generate a lot of excitement as well as other big emotions....
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 28, 20221 min read
Blunders Game Review and How to Use it in Therapy
Blunders is a hilarious game with a great storyline. The kids in the game have to learn their manners before they are allowed to go to...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 17, 20225 min read
Counseling Games for Impulse Control
Impulse control issues bubble right to the top when playing games. The games listed in this article require kids to stop and think about...
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Tasha Milligan
Jun 6, 20223 min read
Little Mirrors
This video was too good to not share. This mama gets it. And the realization hit her hard! I could totally identify with her. The...
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Tasha Milligan
Apr 2, 20221 min read
Quarreling Squirrels: A Book/Game About Conflict Resolution
Quarreling Squirrels is a book and game for conflict resolution and helping siblings get along. It helps children recognize the positive,...
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Tasha Milligan
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Personality Zoo: A Book/Game About Personality Types
This fun little story and game help children understand the four main personality types and how each type has strengths and weaknesses. ...
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Tasha Milligan
Feb 26, 20222 min read
Andy's Anger Explosions: A Book and Game Combo
Andy’s Anger Eruptions is a story and game about a boy with explosive anger. He flies off the handle quickly, and then feels out of...
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Tasha Milligan
Jan 21, 20222 min read
Franklin Forgives: A Book and Game About Forgiveness
Franklin Forgives is a book/game combo about a boy who has been holding on to anger but learns to forgive. The game teaches helpful skills.
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Tasha Milligan
Jan 10, 20224 min read
Goal Setting Games
A new year provides an opportunity to set goals and work towards self-improvement. It’s amazing how the turn of the calendar gives you a...
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Tasha Milligan
Feb 15, 20212 min read
An Interactive List of Games to Use in Therapy
There are SO MANY games to use in counseling ! You can modify traditional games or use games created by therapists. Each game offers a...
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Tasha Milligan
Dec 16, 20202 min read
The Comparison Game: The Game You Can Never Win
Almost daily I hear kids talk about something someone else has, how someone else is prettier, stronger, or more popular. On the other...
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Tasha Milligan
Sep 23, 20192 min read
Thankful Heart Counseling Game
Fall is finally here! Soon the leaves will be changing, and we will be transitioning into the holiday season. It is the perfect time to...
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Tasha Milligan
Mar 30, 20193 min read
House of Boundaries Game
This game was birthed from the need for a way to explain to kids various levels of relationships and appropriate boundaries for each...
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Tasha Milligan
Mar 25, 20192 min read
You're A Hoot! New Game to Address Disrespectful Humor
I have some kids that are absolutely hilarious, but are often quite inappropriate in their jokes. I have found that most elementary-aged...
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Tasha Milligan
Feb 6, 20193 min read
The Truth Behind the Lies: Motivated Behavior
I have had some kids tell some doozie stories lately. It never ceases to amaze me the stories kids can come up with. I have heard some...
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Tasha Milligan
Oct 8, 20182 min read
Wanted: Positive Self-Talk
I'd like to introduce our newest counseling game, Wanted: Positive Self-Talk. This is the perfect game if you have clients who are stuck...
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Tasha Milligan
Sep 23, 20182 min read
Liar, Liar Pants on Fire: A Counseling Game for Children Who Tell Lies
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire is a CBT card game to help children understand their motivations for telling lies. Over the years I have...
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Tasha Milligan
Sep 23, 20182 min read
Thought Filtering Game
The basic concept behind Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is that your thoughts, feelings, and emotions are all entwined. First, you have a...
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