One of the six games
Thought Forge
Building balanced thoughts (cognitive restructuring)
What the kid practices: Turning an overly negative thought into one that is both realistic and kind: "I can't do anything right" becomes "Some things are hard, and I get better with practice."
Good for: Self-criticism · Negative thinking · Low confidence · Bouncing back from setbacks
Free. Kids never need an account. Therapists and parents can guide from their own screen.
A good match when the kid is working on: negative self-talk.
The stories
Each story is about a character the kid's age. Because it is about someone else, a kid can think through a hard situation without having to admit it is theirs.
Maya: picked last for a group project
Maya got picked last for a group project in class. Everyone else already had partners.
Derek: parents getting a divorce
Derek's parents just told him they're getting a divorce. They said it's not his fault but it still feels that way.
Priya: an art project someone called weird
Priya overheard someone say her art project was 'weird' when they walked past her desk.
Leo: a missed shot in the last minute
In the last minute of the soccer game, Leo had a clear shot at goal but missed. His team lost by one point.
Zoe: a C+ on an essay
Zoe got a C+ on an essay she worked really hard on. She thought she'd get at least a B.
Kai: plans cancelled two weekends in a row
Kai's best friend cancelled plans to hang out for the second weekend in a row. They said they were busy.