1. Games and activities are fun to play, allowing the players to enjoy themselves and each other.
2. Concentrating on a game allows the player to temporarily forget what is causing stress or anxiety.
3. Solutions to problems can come to the player while thinking through playing the game.
4. Games require various levels of critical analysis, logical reasoning, creative thinking, and practical knowledge.
5. Activities allow for self-expression and creativity.
6. Physical activities are good for your health.
1. Art (coloring, drawing, pottery, music, etc.)– relaxing, encourages creative thinking, self-expression, hidden talent
2. Chess – teaches strategy, focus, critical thinking, games develop “storylines”
3. Exercise (walking/running/hiking, weights, yoga, boxing, basketball, etc.) – healthy, stress reliever, an emotional outlet, recreational
4. Monopoly – teaches critical thinking, budgeting, arithmetic
5. Scrabble – teaches spelling, language, arithmetic, algebra, strategy, creative thinking
6. Writing – encourages language skills, creative thinking, allows for self-expression
Mental Health and Chess: Session I
Mental Health and Chess: Session II
Mental Health and Chess: Session III
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