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You treatment plan might say, “Reduce impulsive behaviors (interrupting, getting up from seat, taking things from others, name calling) with peers by 75% over the next 30 days.” You can tie this intervention into a treatment plan for children with ADHD with very simple documentation. You just might need more than one deck of cards if you play with more people. (You would just divide the cards by the number of people).

You can use it with multiple kids in a group setting or in a family session. This game is so easy to learn and play that kids can then teach their parents or siblings. It Becomes a Family Play Therapy Technique

This game was hard at first and now it’s easier.

You are disappointed that you were slower that time.

You are excited that you beat me to that Jack.

You have having a hard time waiting for your turn.

However, like any directive activity, you can always infuse some child centered reflections throughout the game. Since this is a structured activity, it doesn’t really meet the criteria for child-centered play therapy. The game can be played fast or slow and can be completed easily in a regular play therapy session. In addition to the basic benefits, the sensory experience of slapping the card and the sound that it makes increases the fun level and engages the entire body.

Offers multiple opportunities to win/lose a stack of cards so it builds frustration tolerance for kids who give up easily or get mad when they lose.

Builds frustration tolerance when the other person “wins” a pile.

Improves ability to discriminate between small details (a Jack versus another face card).

Increases ability to pay attention long enough to notice what card is flipped up.

Simple turn taking activity promotes social skills.

If there is a tie, continue until the next Jack comes up OR decide your own tie breaking activity.

If you slap a card that is not a Jack, the other person gets that entire pile.Play continues until one person has the entire deck of 52 cards.The first person to SLAP (with their hand) and cover the Jack gets the entire pile of cards.Continue flipping cards until a Jack (of any suit) comes up.The second player then flips over their first card from their deck.The first player flips over a card from their deck into the middle.Divide the cards in half between two players and keep them face down.Start with a normal deck of 52 playing cards.I have been surprised at the number of children (and adults) that have never heard of it or played it. For years, I thought that everyone knew about this game. Building Character & Social-Emotional Learningĭealing with Difficult Feelings StorybooksĪ simple play therapy intervention for children with impulsive behaviors can be played with a traditional deck of playing cards.