GAMES THAT CAN BE USED FOR TELEHEALTH

Sand Tray: This has to be my best created by Dr. Karen Fried. You can do sand therapy online. They create their own tray with items on the website. https://onlinesandtray.com/
Playroom by all minds: It is a really cool playroom.https://allminds.io/play
Online Dollhouse: You cannot have kids play and create a dollhouse in your office. No worries. Dr. Karen Fried created an online dollhouse for you. https://onlinedollhouses.com/

Jeopardy: Oh man. They have jeopardy for feelings, social skills, emotions, coping skills, and communication. You can also build your own!!! https://jeopardylabs.com/
Virtual room: I will be honest I have not used this, since I use PowerPoint. This one does take some extra work to create your room. However, I have heard good things about it. https://www.getallminds.com/virtual-room.html#definition
UNO: You can play UNO with them. https://play.unofreak.com/create
Games from PBS KIDS: I love this website. I have used the games (emotional growth, teamwork games, problem-solving, and feelings games. https://pbskids.org/games/feelings
Ungame: I usually tell the kids to send me answers on our telehealth platform rather than a website due to confidentiality. This is not a secure site. So please be careful. http://web.pdx.edu/~ako3/ungame%20site/play_2.html
Pictionary: You can create a private room to incorporate the game of Pictionary in your telehealth counseling sessions. https://skribbl.io/

WEBSITE, BLOGS, AND IDEAS

Google Jamboard: If you have a google account (share your screen) or if your patient does, you can have them create their vision board. https://jamboard.google.com/
National Geographic kids personality quizzes: Help kids find their strengths and personality. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/personality-quizzes/
Geek Therapy: If you don’t know about this one, you might want to introduce yourself to these Gen-X and Gen -Z topics (anime, superheroes, video games). But even if you don’t know these things, I would really recommend this library from geek therapy. It is so amazing with so many ideas and activities. https://forum.geektherapy.com/c/gt-library/48

Video games (Among us). This is a really good blog about how to incorporate this game into counseling sessions. I had a child that did not interact with me for 6 months. Walla, He enjoys coming to see me and playing Among us as his reward. https://letsplaytherapy.org/using-among-us-in-therapy/
Video games (Fortnite) and (Roblox): My goodness. After I found this website, all the children that were hard to reach and connect with, I was able to connect and talk about so many things. I have never played Fortnite or Roblox, but this blog really covers everything you need to know about Fortnite. It also has a handout.

A pdf on virtual games: This pdf consists of online games, traditional games, conversation starters/ trivia, virtual experiences, physical activities, scavenger hunt lists, special COVID lists, a deck of card lists, and extra questions from ungame. https://www.betheonetoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/virtual-games.pdf
A blog on using board games via telehealth. This website teaches you how to play board games via telehealth platform, jeopardy, Pictionary, coping skills scavenger hunt, mirroring game with drawing or Legos, and helpful tips for navigating telehealth. https://www.wholechildcounseling.com/post/fun-games-telehealth
Free creative therapy interventions for telehealth: The free section has an interactive session guide, trauma reaction card checklist, special playtime guide, me magnet activity page, and updated session guides. https://www.bethricheycounseling.com/free-downloads