Social Gaming
Supervised Social Gaming with 2+ players
Supervised Social Gaming with 2+ players
Social Gaming (Adults or Children) with Other Participants
This Online Support Worker led concept fosters creativity, aiming to enhance confidence, social aptitude, and communication abilities with 2+ participants. Participants team up for enjoyable challenges tailored to their therapy objectives.
An online group gaming session is where participants, along with an Online Support Worker (professional game-master) engage in gaming sessions to promote friendship. This setup offers the advantage of supervision with an Online Support Worker guiding participants, aiding in their social & communicative growth plus monitored interaction with other players.
There is a minimum of 2 participants per session. Our aim is to create smaller groups for a more enjoyable yet manageable experience for all.
Using EHCP and SEN Funding to access our services.
We offer sessions using a variety of games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Participants should have experience with at least one of these games to facilitate meaningful connections.
Funding Options
Our gaming therapy, counselling services, and supportive gaming services can be accessed through:
1. Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP): Our services can be included in an EHCP plan, providing eligible individuals with access to our expertise.
2. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Funding: We accept SEN funding from local authorities, enabling individuals with special educational needs to benefit from our services.
3. Private Payment: For those without EHCP or SEN funding, our services are available through private payment.
4. SEN education bodies (schools, colleges, organisations etc.) : For those who attend an SEN school for instance, you can request that our services be included as part of your educational requirements.
How to Access Our Services via EHCP
To access our services through an EHCP plan:
1. Discuss your needs with your EHCP coordinator or SENCO.
2. Request that our services be included in your EHCP plan.
3. Provide us with your EHCP documentation and funding details.
Get Started
To learn more about accessing our services through EHCP or SEN funding, contact us at info@minds.care and our dedicated team will guide you through the process.
Benefits of Social Gaming
- Supervision - Sessions led by a Support Worker who are Counsellor supported
- Emotional Assistance - For those who require care in a group setting
- Custom Missions - Multiple players explore exciting storylines!
- Social Skills - Improve their ability to communicate effectively
- Compatibility - We plan all sessions with player compatibility in mind
- Confidence - Boosts self-esteem and confidence in social settings
- Emotional growth - Emotional growth and recognise emotions
- Fun and Engaging - Gaming offers enjoyable therapy
- Skills - Develop critical thinking and strategic planning
- New Friends - Shared gaming experiences develops to new friendships
The Online Support Worker
Sessions & Ages
- Children Aged 7 > 17
- Adults of any age
- We aim to match participants based on age and requirements
Session Times
Sessions run during the day, nights and on weekends all year long. This includes during school hours, after school and during holidays. Simply select your preferences during registration.
Requirements.
Participant must already have an Xbox, PlayStation, Switch or PC plus a strong internet connection and any online multiplayer subscription necessary to play the required game online with others.
For all school / organisation registrations of multiple students please use the admissions page here.
Cost for Group Gaming
Sessions are a minimum of 1 hours minimum for group gaming. These can be extended to 4 hours with mini breaks in-between.
- £25 per 1 hour of Social Gaming
Set-up, Technical Issues & Reporting
Online games require occasional setup, especially when joining for the first time. Internet dropouts or technical issues may also occur. Our Online Support Worker takes notes during sessions to align with your therapy goals, which is factored into the session duration. A small portion of each session will be spent on these necessary activities.
(Can be accessed directly through SEN schools and organisations)
*SOCIAL GAMING IS NOT A COUNSELLING SERVICE*
Register To Join
OPTION 1: REGISTER VIA FORM (BEST OPTION)
Register to join by downloading the application form and returning to us. This is the fastest way to join our services reducing wait-times.
Form can be completed on a phone, PC or tablet. You can also print off form and complete. Return completed form to info@minds.care
OPTION 2: REQUEST A CALL-BACK
If you are not ready to join but would like more information, please enter your name, phone number, email, funding type and therapy requested below. Our team will reach out to you to discuss further. After completion you will be taken to a registration page where you have the option to complete the registration form to join. This can also be completed over the phone with a Minds UK team member.
