Chess therapy

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chess-therapy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the therapeutic framework?A form of psychotherapy utilizing chess games for diagnosis, connection, and healing
2. What is the cognitive enhancement?Proven to improve focus, visualization, strategic planning, and analytical skills
3. How does playing chess help my emotions?When you play chess, you can see how you feel about winning or losing, and this helps you learn how to stay calm and make good choices. It gives you a safe place to try new ways of coping with stress.
4. Why do therapists watch how I play chess?Therapists watch the moves you make and how you react to them to learn about your thoughts and feelings. They look for patterns that show what worries you or what you enjoy, which helps them help you better.

Psychotherapy: A broad term for treating mental health problems by talking with a trained mental health professional.
Metaphorical Application: Using the elements and dynamics of chess to represent and understand real-life psychological processes and challenges.
Cognitive Skills: Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including attention, memory, and reasoning.
Logotherapy: A type of psychotherapy focused on finding meaning in life, developed by Viktor Frankl.