Exploring Grief through Minecraft: Webinar Recording and Impact

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Written By Ellie Finch

As a non-profit, impact is really important to us at PlayMode Academy.

Over 280 of you registered for our recent free introductory webinar on ‘Exploring Grief through Minecraft’.

At the start, 40% of participants reported they were likely or extremely likely to use Minecraft therapeutically. After just one 90 minute session, that rose to 80% - doubling the likelihood of integrating it into practice.

We’re so pleased to see this level of impact, and we’re glad to be able to share the recording freely with anyone who couldn’t attend live.

If you work with children and young people and want to explore creative, accessible approaches to bereavement support, this webinar is for you. Access the webinar recording via the button below.

A huge thank you to Cliona Snow from KEMP Hospice and Jenni Luke from Primrose Hospice for generously sharing their work using Minecraft Education with pre-bereaved and bereaved children and young people in their counselling services.

And a heartfelt thank you to the organisations that have supported PlayMode Academy through awards and support programmes, directly enabling us to grow and focus on measuring and sharing our social impact:

UnLtd, Hatch Enterprise UK, Cambridge Social Ventures, and Costello Medical.

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Ellie Finch

Ellie Finch, MA MBACP (Accred), is a clinical supervisor, counsellor, and social worker specialising in support for neurodivergent clients and families of children with additional needs or complex conditions.

Ellie is known for her innovative use of creative digital tools and videogames like Minecraft in therapy to create accessible, engaging support. She is founder of PlayMode Academy, a non-profit social venture that trains professionals in the therapeutic use of creative digital tools.

PlayMode® Academy is part of Ellie Finch Counselling, Consultancy and Training Ltd, a non-profit company limited by guarantee.

Ellie is also part of the University of Cambridge research team behind Bridging the ChASM: Creating Accessible Services using Minecraft - a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) that explores the therapeutic potential of videogames and how they can be used to create more inclusive mental health support.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT SERVICE. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT

https://www.playmodeacademy.org
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