My Journey to Me is a creative, educational and therapeutic game for primary age kids that brings together Art Therapy techniques and intuitive tablet technology to form a unique Social and Emotional Learning resource. Tech For Positive Social Change Affordable, Accessible, Appealing Designed By Qualified Art Therapist High Quality Illustrations Communication Tool Ad Free No In-App Purchases How Kids Can Use the Game? My Journey to Me allows kids to express and manage their emotions via a customisable avatar in an interactive environment. Kids will have the opportunity to interact with animated characters, add new features to their landscape, complete social and emotional learning activities, create and save drawings to their journal, receive communication from their carers, as well as relax with a guided meditation! How Carers Can Use the Game? Parents and carers are able to view and comment on completed creative processes and drawings saved to the shared journal, enhancing communication and revealing valuable insight into the child’s inner working model that can be used to access further support if needed. Who is it for? Research suggests that all children who have access and participate in Social and Emotional Learning programs, not only those experiencing mental health issues will become more resilient and experience increased wellbeing. (Casel,2018) My Journey to Me uses Art Therapy to encourage Social & Emotional Learning competencies Self awareness Self management Decision making Social awareness Relationship skills Social - Emotional Learning is the process of gaining knowledge that helps kids understand themselves and navigate being part of a society. Why is it important? Social and Emotional learning has been proven as a crucial protective factor for mental health in young people. Kids who engage with SEL programs at an early age learn better, have better relationships, experience better mental health, make better life choices and enjoy better socio economic outcomes into their future. Art Therapy is a powerful tool that allows children to safely process their experiences, build resilience and discover their potential. Creative expression and meaning making can encourage emotional regulation, stress relief, sense of belonging and improved communication. Why is it important ? Practising Art Therapy fosters Neuroplasticity. Art Therapy helps kids by stimulating new ways of seeing, feeling and thinking. The insight gained through creative expression and new perception can provide a pathway to improved health and wellbeing. Art therapy can help kids with Grief Trauma Disability Dysregulation Phobias Depression and anxiety Bullying Identity and body image issues Low self esteem Divorce And more. Are you ready to get creative? My Journey to Me - A creative, educational and therapeutic game for primary age kids that parents will want to play too! Key features Feeling cards Relaxing Rocking Feel Good Collage Safe Place Meditation Special Sentence Free Draw & Paint Camera Interactive Landscape Journal Affirmations Offscreen Ideas
