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New PC Game Helps Kids Deal with Divorce


Submitted by thankeeka on February 12, 2007 - 11:23am. General News

I've never been in that position, but I can only imagine how hard a divorce must be, especially to any children involved. Showing that games do indeed help people instead of just allowing you to kill random hookers in Grand Theft Auto, one game has been developed to help children and parents learn and talk about divorce.

From the article:

Divorce can be emotionally devastating for children, but a PC game created by a longtime family therapist may help ease the pain.

Earthquake in Zipland is the creation of Chaya Harash, who has spent the last 25 years counseling families. She says that the game is the “first research-based psychological computer game designed to help children deal indirectly with divorce and separation.”

Read the full article over at gamepolitics.com


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