Online courses of play therapy and psychological games - course RUB 14,400. from the International School of Professions, training 6 weeks, date December 6, 2023.

1. Games in psychology

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1.Game in the context of myths and culture
2.Game types and functions
3.Developmental opportunities for gaming activities
4.Principles and types of play therapy
5.Use of play therapy in teaching practice
6.Therapeutic mechanisms of games in psychology
7. Game genres from a psychological point of view

Master it

• Psychology of the game
• Development of play therapy
• Game and neuroscience
• Game as communication

On practice

• Suggest ways to use games in further education.

The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

2. Transformation games

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1. Review of board games in the field of psychological services
2.Tools of a gaming practitioner
3.Transformation game options
4. Study of the main aspects in gaming practice
5.Who can use t-games at work
6.Requests for t-games
7.Knowledge of psychology in gaming practice

Master it

• Types of games
• Game mechanics
• T-games
• Educational games

On practice

• Have you encountered t-games in practice or as a client? If possible, play through the game as a client and describe your findings.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

3. T-games review

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1.Structure of the transformation game
2.Overview of transformation games
3. Differences between coaching and therapeutic games
4.Game formats
5.Psychological rules of the game
6.Differences between games
7.Field of play and main stages

Master it

• Game content
• Application of t-games
• Preparing for the game
• Game selection

On practice

• Select options for games that you would like to use in your work, justify your choice.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

4. Competencies of a gaming practitioner

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1. Ethical issues in playing the game
2.Professional skills of the presenter
3.Game Host: Features
4.Mental health of players
5.Psychological protection of participants
6.Resource state of the game master and participants

Master it

• Safety precautions
• Resistance to the game
• Approach to the game
• Gaming competencies

On practice

• Read the checklist of gaming practitioner competencies. Based on it, draw up an individual plan for self-development in the profession.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

5. Beginning of the game

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1.Introducing the player to the game
2. Relationship between leader and player
3.Generating a request for a game
4.Contract with the player and time
5.Perception of information by participants
6.Playing a floor game
7.Types of game participants according to Leonard

Master it

• Running an online game
• Traditional game
• Leading player
• Psychology of participants

On practice

• Solve a case based on client requests in the game.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

6. Progress of the game

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1.Working with limiting beliefs
2.Projections, transferences and countertransferences
3.Learning circle in the game
4.Therapeutic contact in the game
5.Feedback
6. Conflicts with participants

Master it

• Working with meanings
• Difficult clients
• Contact in game
• Game process

On practice

• Solve a case study on dealing with difficult clients.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

7. Working with a group

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1.Group dynamics and game stages
2. Gathering participants into a group
3. Matrix in group analysis
4. Play group as a diagnostic tool
5.Creation of a therapeutic group
6. Conducting a closed and open group

Master it

• Conflicts in the group
• Group dynamics
• Overthrow the leader
• Stages of development

On practice

• Study the features of the game process using the example of a video demonstration.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

8. Game development

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1.Choosing a game niche
2. Game results for players
3.Transferring experience to the playing surface
4. Fears when creating your product
5.Gameplay scenario
6.Archetypes when creating a game
7.Introducing a transformational goal into the game process

Master it

• Game plot
• Imposter syndrome
• Game balance
• Archetypes in the game

On practice

• Write down the plot of your game, the gameplay scenario, select the mechanics for your game, introduce a transformational goal.
• Write down the goals of your game, your target audience, and do fear exercises when working on the game.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

9. Diving into the game mechanics

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1.Elements for creating a random event
2.Functional part of the game
3.Game safety - depth of intervention
4.Game layouts: identifying blind spots
5.Writing instructions for the game
6.Rare events in the game
7.Creating a MAC deck

Master it

• Player interaction
• Game victory
• Dealing with Uncertainty
• Rules of the game

On practice

• Select functional parts of the gameplay and write down their functionality in the game.
• Formulate the gameplay from the beginning of the game to the win/loss, the end of the game.
• Bonus: If desired, formulate goals and objectives for the MAC deck.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

10. Game testing

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1.Test samples for target audience
2.Evaluation of test samples
3.Options for testing the game before release
4.Changes after testing
5.Pre-sale preparation
6.Additional materials for the game
7. Game demonstration

Master it

• Prototyping
• Game description
• Game Competencies
• Trial versions

On practice

• Test your game in a small focus group, write a report on the game, what needs to be changed/added/removed, make these changes.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

11. Game design and copyright

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1. Design references
2.Design elements
3. Drawing up technical specifications for the designer/artist
4.Pricing of the field layout, additional. elements
5.Deposit
6.Documentation
7. Transfer of rights to play the game

Master it

• Design style
• Deposit
• Game packaging
• Copyright

On practice

• Make a moodboard for the design of your game and terms of reference, find a designer/artist to execute it, if possible, contact him or make a proposal for a freelance platform.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.

12. Game presenter training and promotion

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1. Certification of presenters
2.Training options: courses, lectures, methodological instructions
3.Contact with the presenter after training
4.Additional sales
5.Game selling strategy
6. Formation of a personal brand

Master it

• Training content
• Final exam
• Pricing
• Promotion channels

On practice

• Write down the options and algorithms for training presenters.
• Make a plan to promote your game.
The teacher will evaluate the result of the assignment and discuss it with you in detail.