Title / Titulo
Use of Chess as a Metaphor for Life in School Counseling
Speaker's Country of Origin
USA
Location
ZEB 150
Start Date
19-5-2018 11:45 AM
End Date
19-5-2018 12:45 PM
Presentation Type / Tipo de propuesta
Interactive Workshop / Talleres interactivos
Description / Descripción
Using chess as a metaphor for life in counseling is an effective approach to support children with a variety of mental health difficulties. The general conceptual framework of this model is based on cognitive behavioral theory. The ideas in this approach are based on the premise that learning social skills is the foundation for social emotional and academic capacity.
The counselor/therapist must understand the relationship he/she wants to establish and choose the therapeutic moments in which to use this approach. However, when using chess as a metaphor for life, the counselor and the child do not need to play the whole game. Instead, individuals could explore chess positions as they related to life. Sharing experiences, feelings and thoughts while playing chess and simultaneously reflecting the children’s decisions, feelings and thoughts with their own life situations create a positive atmosphere of trust
Audience / Audiencia
Teachers: K-5, Teachers: Special Education / Educación especial, Psychologists / Psicólogos, Sociologists / Sociólogos, Other / Otro
Use of Chess as a Metaphor for Life in School Counseling
ZEB 150
Using chess as a metaphor for life in counseling is an effective approach to support children with a variety of mental health difficulties. The general conceptual framework of this model is based on cognitive behavioral theory. The ideas in this approach are based on the premise that learning social skills is the foundation for social emotional and academic capacity.
The counselor/therapist must understand the relationship he/she wants to establish and choose the therapeutic moments in which to use this approach. However, when using chess as a metaphor for life, the counselor and the child do not need to play the whole game. Instead, individuals could explore chess positions as they related to life. Sharing experiences, feelings and thoughts while playing chess and simultaneously reflecting the children’s decisions, feelings and thoughts with their own life situations create a positive atmosphere of trust