# Therapeutic Safari Apps The TF-CBT Triangle of Life Helps Traumatized Youth Practice Treatment By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-of-life References: [globenewswire](http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/07/722257/10127882/en/New-App-Supplements-Therapy-for-Traumatized-Kids-Teens.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tf-cbt-triangle-of-life/id978441894?mt=8) With help from medical professionals and students from the [Entertainment Technology Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-film) at [Carnegie Mellon University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapio-agents), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **Entertainment Technology in Healthcare:** Emerging field that merges entertainment technology and healthcare to develop innovative solutions for improving mental health outcomes in children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare providers to leverage technology and develop therapeutic applications that enhance treatment outcomes for traumatized youth. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health-Supporting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-island.md) - [Emotion-Regulating Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feeling-great.md) - [Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-games.md) - [Family Separation-Specific Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-app1.md) - [Self-Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindling.md) - [Mental Health Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainbody-therapy.md) - [Note-Taking Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeze.md) - [Mobile Gamified Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urso.md) - [Gamified Stress Reduction Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-gaming-app.md)