Working with Video Gamers and Games in Therapy: A Clinician's Guide

Working with Video Gamers and Games in Therapy moves beyond stereotypes about video game addiction and violence to consider the role that games play in psychological experiences and mental health. Chapters examine the factors that compel individual gamers to select and identify with particular games and characters, as well as the different play styles, genres, and archetypes common in video games. For clinicians looking to understand their clients' relationships with video games or to use games as a therapeutic resource in their own practice, this is a thoughtful, comprehensive, and timely resource.

Chapters Include:

What Are Video Games?
Video Game Genres
Clinical Case Examples
Video Games, Relationships, and Online Interpersonal Communication
Society and Video Games 
Archetypes
Video Game Archetypes
The Importance of Play and Imagination 
What Video Games Offer
Understanding Video Gaming as Immersive 
Working Therapeutically with Video Gamers
For the Families!  Guiding Ideas and Resources for Therapists and Families
Tools for Anxiety and Depression 
Glossary of Video Game Terms