Contributor in 'Digital Play Therapy: A Clinician's Guide to Comfort and Competence'

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Written By Ellie Finch

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I'm super proud to be a contributor in the latest edition of Jessica Stone's brilliant book 'Digital Play Therapy: A Clinician's Guide to Comfort and Competence' published by Routledge. In my section I write about using Minecraft as a digital sandtray. It's a book that has helped me a lot on my own journey into working online with children and young people and I'd really recommend it if you are working, or considering working in this exciting field: https://www.routledge.com/Digital-Play-Th-erapy-A-Clinicians-Guide-to-Comfort-and-Competence/Stone/p/book/9780367755539

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.

Her work is rooted in a neurodiversity-affirming approach, which values neurodivergence as a natural variation in human experience and focuses on building supportive, respectful environments rather than 'fixing' difference.

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 (a structure often used by social ventures in the UK).

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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