The TF-CBT Triangle of Life Helps Traumatized Youth Practice Treatment
Laura McQuarrie — April 23, 2015 — Tech
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With help from medical professionals and students from the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, the Allegheny Health Network developed the TF-CBT Triangle of Life app. The game is intended to help children who have experienced trauma act out the skills they have learned from sessions with a therapist, in the hopes of reshaping their thoughts and feelings.
With a story that takes place in the jungle, children are guided to foster positive relationships between animals like lions, fish, giraffes and monkeys. Since negative thoughts and feelings have a huge impact on how a child perceives the world around them, this free-to-download game was specifically designed to help therapists aid young victims of all types of abuse lead better lives.
With a story that takes place in the jungle, children are guided to foster positive relationships between animals like lions, fish, giraffes and monkeys. Since negative thoughts and feelings have a huge impact on how a child perceives the world around them, this free-to-download game was specifically designed to help therapists aid young victims of all types of abuse lead better lives.
Trend Themes
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Therapeutic Safari Apps — Opportunity for the development of more therapeutic apps that use gamification to help children cope with trauma and improve their mental health.
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TF-CBT Triangle of Life — Potential for the creation of interactive tools and platforms that support Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and enable children to practice treatment techniques outside of therapy sessions.
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Entertainment Technology in Healthcare — Emerging field that merges entertainment technology and healthcare to develop innovative solutions for improving mental health outcomes in children.
Industry Implications
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Healthcare — Opportunity for healthcare providers to leverage technology and develop therapeutic applications that enhance treatment outcomes for traumatized youth.
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Mobile App Development — Growing demand and market opportunities for developers to create therapeutic safari apps and other mobile applications that aid in mental health treatment for children.
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Entertainment and Gaming — Potential for the entertainment and gaming industry to collaborate with healthcare providers to create interactive experiences that promote mental well-being and resilience in children.
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